Senior Mechanical Engineer (in the Netherlands)

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industry)

Location: Groningen, Zwolle or Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Salary: €5,500 – €7,000 per month
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Industrial Engineering / Energy / Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Our Client is Europe's leading architecture and engineering consultancy, employing more than 23,000 architects, engineers, and consultants across Europe. The company delivers innovative engineering solutions that support sustainability, digitalisation, and the transition to cleaner, more efficient industrial operations.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary industry team working on large-scale projects within the food, chemical, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors. This role focuses on developing sustainable engineering solutions involving electrification, energy efficiency, piping systems, process installations, and industrial infrastructure.

This opportunity is aimed at South African professionals who are willing and able to fully relocate to the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities within multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Design and develop piping systems, industrial installations, and utility networks.
• Translate client and process requirements into practical, manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Develop specifications and select appropriate mechanical equipment.
• Review supplier documentation and technical submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and engineering improvements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, lead engineers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Support project implementation and commissioning activities when required.
• Contribute to projects focused on:
• Industrial electrification
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) systems
• Electric steam boiler installations
• Sustainable plant upgrades
• Integration of new technologies into operating production environments
• Utilize modern engineering software, automation tools, and AI-assisted design technologies to improve project delivery and efficiency.

RequirementsMinimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BEng/BSc/BTech) or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Approximately 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience within an engineering consultancy, EPC environment, or industrial manufacturing plant.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering within industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with piping engineering and industrial installations.
• Experience leading technical aspects of multidisciplinary projects.

Mandatory Requirement

• Willingness and ability to permanently relocate to the Netherlands is essential
• This role does not support remote or offshore-based working arrangements
• Candidates must be open to full relocation and integration into the Dutch working environment

Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Autodesk Inventor
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD Plant 3D

Candidates with strong relevant experience and the ability to quickly learn these platforms will also be considered.

Required Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Design
• Piping Design & Engineering
• Industrial Plant Engineering
• Equipment Specification & Selection
• Project Coordination
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring
• Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
• CAD Software Proficiency (Inventor, SolidWorks, Plant 3D)
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Industrial Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Solutions

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be a proactive and solutions-driven engineer.
• Enjoy working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and mentoring experience.
• Be comfortable working on complex industrial projects.
• Have a passion for sustainability, innovation, and modern engineering practices.
• Be willing to relocate permanently to the Netherlands.

Relocation Requirement

This position is based in the Netherlands. Applicants must be willing and able to fully relocate to the Netherlands should they be successful in the recruitment process.

Locations

The role may be based at one of the following their offices:

• Groningen, Groningen Province, Netherlands
• Zwolle, Overijssel Province, Netherlands
• Leeuwarden, Friesland Province, Netherlands

BenefitsWhat our client Offers

• Competitive monthly salary of €5,500 – €7,000.
• 32 annual leave days.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Home office allowance and support.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Access to inhouse GPT and advanced digital engineering tools.
• Extensive training and development opportunities through the thier Academy.
• Career progression opportunities into:
• Lead Engineer
• Senior Specialist
• Project Manager
• Engineering Management positions
• International project exposure and collaboration across Europe.
• A highly collaborative and supportive engineering culture.

Pay: R80 000,00 - R140 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person