Senior Technical Office Engineer – Project Engineer (Marine and Civil Works - ENG/POR) - Brazil
Belgium
Construction /
Full-time /
On-site
We are looking for a Technical Office Engineer / Project Engineer to join the preparation phase of a major marine and civil infrastructure project based in Brazil, with an initial assignment in Belgium. The successful candidate will work alongside a highly experienced international team to prepare, coordinate, and launch the technical aspects of this project before transitioning to the site.
This is an ideal role for a civil engineer seeking to grow within complex infrastructure projects and contribute to pre-execution and on-site operations from a technical perspective.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Belgium-based technical preparation of a large marine/civil infrastructure project, collaborating with the engineering and operations teams
- Develop and organize method statements, execution drawings, risk assessments, lifting plans, and inspection & test protocols for both temporary and permanent works
- Coordinate closely with design teams and the future site team to ensure smooth handover to field operations
- Prepare and manage material take-offs, RFQs, purchase requests, and engage in technical bid evaluations
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring pre-qualification, contract setup, and technical documentation are ready for mobilization
- Contribute to planning and scheduling activities, interfacing with the project planner and technical manager
- Maintain a technical knowledge base including lessons learned, technical standards, and engineering documents
- After the Belgium phase, transition to the project site in Brazil, supporting site execution, coordination, and technical problem-solving during the construction phase
Qualifications & Competencies
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in marine or civil works, ideally on large-scale or international projects
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
- Willing and able to work initially in Belgium, followed by deployment to Africa as the project progresses
- Proactive mindset with strong planning, coordination, and documentation skills
- Familiarity with construction methods, quality systems, safety requirements, and technical reporting
- Adaptable, analytical, and capable of working in multicultural environments
- Prior international or expat experience is a plus
Why Join
- Be part of the launch and execution of a major infrastructure initiative
- Collaborate with top-tier international engineers and project managers
- Gain exposure to both pre-construction and site implementation stages
- Flexible expat package and long-term career prospects
About Cabo Norte Professionals
Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.
Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry
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