Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant--ST

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant-260220-ST-001
Location:

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant to support large-scale infrastructure renovation and replacement projects. This role focuses on ensuring that mechanical designs, technical decisions, and project deliverables meet required standards for safety, quality, and performance.
You will work closely with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, reliable, and future-proof infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities    Ensure compliance of designs, technical solutions, and deliverables with established requirements
Develop and review:  Requirements specifications
System specifications
Cost estimates

Assess contractor proposals, designs, and execution plans for quality and compliance
Monitor project progress and evaluate delivered work against agreements
Identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities, and act proactively
Review technical documentation, including FME(C)
A analyses and handover files
Contribute to defining project scope, customer requirements, and procurement specifications
Provide clear technical advice (written and verbal) to support decision-making
Safeguard interfaces between mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
Requirements    Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's) in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Minimum 3 years' experience in a client-facing advisory/consultancy role within mechanical engineering
Minimum 3 years' experience in design and maintenance of mechanical systems in infrastructure (e.g. bridges, locks, pumping stations, or similar movable structures)
Minimum 5 years' experience with:  Machine safety frameworks
CE marking processes
Technical Construction Dossiers (TCDs)

Valid VCA VOL certification (Safety for Operational Supervisors)

Preferred Qualifications    

Experience with infrastructure-related standards and guidelines
Knowledge of structural calculations (e.g. Eurocodes)
Experience drafting functional and technical specifications for engineering procurement
Experience reviewing mechanical structural calculations for movable infrastructure
Key Competencies    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Stakeholder awareness and communication skills
Proactive and results-driven mindset
Attention to safety, sustainability, and innovation
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Work Setup    Hybrid working model with a mix of on-site collaboration and remote work

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