Site Supervisor (Piping & Mechanical Engineer)

BESIX Environment is an independent entity within the BESIX Group. It is dedicated to developing, engineering, building, starting up & commissioning, operating & maintaining projects in the fields of water, sustainable energy, and hydrogen infrastructure. 

Our mission goes beyond technical excellence: BESIX Environment plays a pivotal role in advancing the Group’s sustainability strategy by integrating environmental responsibility into every phase of our projects.

Our scope includes: 

• Process and MEICA expertise across water and energy infrastructure. 

• EPC delivery with the option of full O&M service contracts. 

• Sustainable water management, including process water, cooling water, ultrapure water, and potable water systems. 

• Energy recovery and circularity, through biomass and waste-to-energy plants using biochemical and thermal processes. 

• Hydrogen infrastructure, to support the transition to low-carbon energy systems. 

Project-based engineering role  and site supervisor

Role overview  

The trilingual (Dutch (Nederlands) - French - English) ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SITE SUPERVISOR/CONTRSCUTION MANAGER is responsible for the end-to-end execution on-site of the electro- mechanical scope of projects, including mounting of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, piping systems, valves and metallic structures. The role ensures compliance with technical specifications, planning, budgetary constraints and quality standards (QA/QC). 

This person reports to the Design Coordinator and the Project Manager / Construction Manager and works closely with internal disciplines, subcontractors and external partners to ensure full client satisfaction. 

Design & Tendering phase  

• Follow up and coordinate design activities (3D modelling, consultants, clients, partners) for piping

• Ensure compliance with specifications, schedules, constructability and maintainability 

• Identify piping clashes and coordinate technical solutions with civil works 

• Prepare and issue RFQs for piping and mechanical equipment 

• Follow up execution design (stress calculations, thermal expansion, supports) and QA/QC 

• Review equipment datasheets with equipment specialists 

• Evaluate technical and commercial offers and provide recommendations 

• Define final pricing and contribute to the project risk matrix 

Procurement phase  

• Perform final compliance checks of selected suppliers 

• Prepare and negotiate purchase orders 

• Coordinate technical approvals 

• Issue final purchase orders 

• Follow up detailed engineering and fabrication 

• Attend FATs, issue reports and follow up corrective actions 

Construction, start-up & commissioning phase  

• Follow up on-site deliveries and corrective actions 

• Supervise equipment installation 

• Ensure QA/QC compliance 

• Monitor PED directive compliance (welding, tests, pressure testing) 

• Issue and close non-conformities 

• Support start-up and commissioning 

• Monitor planning, budget, variations and claims 

• Coordinate with process, electrical, instrumentation and civil disciplines 

Qualifications

Education & experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electro-mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 

• 5–10 years of experience in a similar environment 

Technical skills  

• Solid knowledge of mechanical equipment and piping 

• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, electricity and instrumentation 

• Experience in water treatment is an asset 

Soft skills  

• Strong communication and coordination skills 

• Commercial awareness 

• Managerial and people skills 

• Team player with hands-on mentality 

Languages  

• Fluent in English, Dutch and French. These language requirements are a must. 

A career at BESIX Environment is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with its behavior of “Be Inclusive”, BESIX Environment intends to accommodate for any reasonable accommodation (non-disproportionate burden), tangible or intangible, that would neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment on the participation of a person with a disability. Talk to your recruiter when applying.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose: “We take on today’s boldest challenges to build a lasting legacy” , come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX Environment brings a lot of great benefits including:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.