Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Lead Civil Works
Requisition ID:  10379
Posting Start Date:  24/10/2025

Function

 

Scope of the project:

 

The Princess Elisabeth Energy Island Project aims at developing and building a new grid infrastructure, i.e., offshore transmission infrastructure and cables, in the Belgian part of the North Sea, following the designation by Belgium’s Government in the Marine Spatial Plan 2020-2026 of new zones for production and transmission of renewable energy (“Princess Elisabeth windfarm area”). The targeted capacity to connect is a maximum of 3.5 GW.
The project purpose is to create an energy hub – in the form of an artificial island – not only to provide an efficient, reliable means of connecting new Belgian offshore power to the mainland, but also to make optimal use of the power production areas in other parts of the North Sea by accommodating a connection point for (hybrid) interconnectors. The Belgian energy island will therefore contribute to the development of a meshed network at sea that will adequately distribute the offshore production among the different consumption centres according to their needs.


The Princess Elisabeth Island project consists of the following elements (Packages):


a.    artificial energy island to house offshore HVAC transmission infrastructure within the Princess Elisabeth windfarm area
b.    Offshore 66 kV and 220 kV AC substations and transformers (located on the island)
c.    Six 220kV AC cable systems to connect the artificial energy island to shore
The Princess Elisabeth Island is being constructed and will be delivered in 2027.

General Info with respect to the assignment: 

The organization of the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island Team has been divided into three main packages, i.e.:
•    Island Works (incl. construction of the island, dredging, rock works, reclamation, etc.)
•    Civil Works 
•    Third-Party Engineering  


After completion of the Island Works, the Civil Works package is responsible for the management and coordination of the civil works on the island which includes detailed design and construction of all foundations for modules and transformers, cable culverts on the island, local drainage system, local earthing grids, etc. This includes follow-up of the conceptual design which is currently ongoing with the Island Contractor and coordination of a European tender to contract a suitable contractor to perform the scope with planned offshore works starting in 2027 and completion in 2028.

Elia is currently looking to strengthen this team with a Lead Civil Works 


Service expectations: 

 

The Lead Civil Works:


•    Reports to the Island Package Manager;
•    Will liaise with the different internal packages and will proactively follow up interfaces;
•    Will setup a strategy for a European tender to contract a suitable Contractor;
•    Will coordinate the European tender and will cooperate with required internal stakeholders (legal, procurement, engineers, etc) and lead the negotiations;
•    Will lead the civil works team, which is a lean team comprising engineers and experts  providing follow-up to the design of the civil works in cooperation with a dedicated Owner’s Engineer;
•    Will manage this CW contract;
•    Will be the point of contact for the Civil Works Contractor;
•    Shall encourage the project team to behave as real safety leaders.

Your Profile

 

  • You have at least 10 years of relevant working experience
  • Experience in civil works –  construction sector is a must and experience with concrete design or construction is a plus
  • Experience in the offshore sector is a plus
  • Education: Engineer
  • Experience in offshore environments or difficult accessible construction sites
  • Experience with technical tenders
  • Commercial and contractual skills
  • Working structured, independent and precise
  • You are a smooth, proactive communicator and a resourceful accountable team player
  • Offshore certificates is not mandatory but a plus
  • You can speak and write English fluently, complemented by a good knowledge of one of the national languages (Dutch or French)

 

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Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family. 
  • Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Interest subsidies: after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.  

Location

 

Boulevard de l'Empereur 20 - 1000 Brussels.

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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