Plant & Equipment Operations Engineer – Construction Projects; Belgium

We are seeking a Construction Plant & Equipment Engineer to join a growing operations team managing a large and diverse fleet of construction equipment.

You will support national projects while also providing occasional support on project sites abroad
. The role ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable use of capital machinery across all projects.

• Plan and coordinate the mobilisation and demobilisation of heavy equipment across project sites.
• Provide technical and operational support to site teams and methods engineers for equipment-related challenges.
• Track and manage the equipment fleet: perform technical follow‑up, administrative monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance strategies, ensuring high availability and reliability of machines.
• Coordinate inspections, repairs, and servicing with internal teams, subcontractors, and external vendors.
• Conduct occasional visits to project sites abroad to assess equipment conditions and support operations.
• Liaise with planning, procurement, and project management functions to align equipment needs with project timelines.
• Report on equipment utilisation, costs, downtime, and performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives: propose upgrades, optimisations, and cost‑saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all equipment activities.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro‑mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in plant & equipment engineering, fleet operations, or equipment maintenance within construction / civil works.
• Strong technical understanding of heavy construction machinery, engines, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience in preventive maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management, and repair coordination.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
• Strong communication skills — able to work with operational teams, external vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Flexible and willing to make occasional visits to international project sites
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• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a continuous improvement attitude.

• A strategic engineering role closely connected to construction operations and project execution.
• Exposure to a wide range of complex machinery and equipment across multiple sites.
• Opportunities to influence equipment strategy, optimisation, and innovation.
• A collaborative, supportive work environment with career development paths.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.