Job Description

Senior Coordinating Engineer - Relocate to Belgium 

Overview

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and methodical professional with a proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive technical solutions, and maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders. This role requires a strong on-site presence and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Coordination & Design Management

• Lead the coordination of architectural, structural, and MEP design information
• Review drawings, specifications, and BIM models to ensure accuracy, consistency, and buildability
• Manage the timely flow of design information in line with the project programme
• Chair and contribute to coordination meetings and technical workshops
• Oversee the review and approval of all technical submittals

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the primary interface between site teams, design teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants and project stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site staff
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors to ensure alignment with design intent

Programme & Project Delivery

• Work closely with the Project Manager and planning team to align technical deliverables with the construction programme
• Identify and mitigate risks, clashes, and potential delays
• Monitor design progress and escalate any deviations from agreed timelines

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all works meet project specifications, Irish Building Regulations, and relevant industry standards
• Support on-site quality inspections and ensure technical compliance
• Assist with BCAR processes, including documentation and certification

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture on site
• Ensure design solutions incorporate safe construction methodologies
• Support the implementation of site safety procedures and risk assessments

Commercial Awareness

• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to optimise cost and efficiency
• Understand and manage the commercial impact of design decisions
• Assist in the management of variations arising from design changes

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 5–10+ years’ experience in a similar role with a main contractor or on large-scale construction projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments
• Strong technical knowledge across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines
• Excellent coordination, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities

Contact

For further information, please contact Thomas at Brightpath Recruitment.