Senior Civil & Structure Engineering Leader (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Design Office department is composed of 10 engineers and focuses on leading engineering studies for major investment projects (4-100 M€) within the Solvay Group, in collaboration with GBU Project Directors, Cost Estimate teams, and external engineering companies.

As a Senior Civil & Structure Engineering Leader, for major Investment projects of the group, you will be responsible for leading the Civil & Structure studies (from FEL 2 to EXE ), overseeing external engineering companies responsible for project studies, challenging them to control design quality and future execution costs. You ensure that the deliverables deadlines are met.
For the Asset Performance program, you perform preliminary assessment of existing structures and become the preferred partner of our internal client (GBU) to develop strategic maintenance and repair plans

You will be accountable for:

• Leading engineering activities for various scopes, including earthworks, roads, civil works, and structural steel works.
• Preparing and issuing project documents in a timely manner.
• Coordinating with project teams, suppliers, and external engineering companies.
• Reviewing and following up on deliverables, planning, and construction sequences from engineering contractors.
• Developing sustainable and efficient solutions and carrying out study works autonomously.
• Staying up with the standards, guidelines and new techniques and development in the CSE discipline

We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode, with international travel expected up to 20% of the time.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with a Master's degree. Relevant work experience in the design of concrete and steel structures, with experience in industrial projects considered an asset.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of civil and structural design software.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Behaviors:

• Leadership & Initiative: Proactively guiding project teams, driving decisions, and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Fostering effective teamwork across disciplines and with external partners.
• Problem-Solving & Optimization: Demonstrating a capacity to identify challenges, propose innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements.
• Manages multiple tasks efficiently, adheres to schedules and budgets, and ensures the integrity of project deliverables.

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Belgium base pay reasonably expected for this role is 84000€ to 105000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and a package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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