Construction Project Engineer

• Salary from € 4,000 to € 6..000 gross per 4 weeks (€ 4,333 to € 6,500 gross per month) based on a full-time employment;

• In addition to your salary, you receive a fixed amount for sustainable employability that contributes to staying healthy (2.3% according to cao Bouw & Infra);

• 43 days off according to the Bouw & Infra collective labor agreement. Of these days, 13 are paid out in your individual budget; you can choose to buy these days back;

• You can choose between an electric lease car or using your own car, for which you will receive a fixed allowance and a mileage allowance;

• Your development matters. With Grow, our learning and development platform, you get all the space to work on your personal and professional ambitions;

• Lots of variety and freedom in your position with plenty of responsibility and independence;

• Working on challenging and varied construction projects;

• 1 week of mandatory construction holiday; other days off can be scheduled freely, with the exception of established national holidays;

• You can participate in various (sports) activities and initiatives, such as summer events, padel tournaments, the Young Professionals program for your development, and Hurks Helpt, an initiative that gives you the chance to give something back to society alongside your work.

For the leading construction project Cartesius Utrecht, we at Hurks are looking for a Construction Project Engineer. In this role, you are responsible for the technical, financial, and organizational preparation of the project. You ensure that designs, schedules, cost estimates, procurement processes, and quality processes align seamlessly.

As a Project Engineer, you are involved in the project from the initiative and preparation phase and work intensively with project management, execution, suppliers, advisors, and subcontractors. Thanks to your analytical ability and technical insight, you know how to identify risks early, optimize processes, and maintain controlled project progress.

You are an important link in the project team and contribute to an efficient, high-quality, and financially healthy realization of one of the largest area developments in Utrecht.

• Coordinating the technical preparation of the construction project;

• Translating design and engineering issues into executable solutions;

• Drafting, monitoring, and optimizing project schedules;

• Checking and aligning drawings, BIM models, specifications, and project documentation;

• Monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial progress;

• Identifying risks, bottlenecks, and deviations within planning, quality, and finances;

• Responsible for requests for quotation, supplier selection, and procurement processes;

• Aligning with subcontractors, suppliers, advisors, and internal stakeholders;

• Supporting contract management and processing additional and reduced work;

• Ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with laws and regulations;

• Drafting reports, progress analyses, and management information;

• Initiating process improvements and innovative technical solutions.

Project: Cartesius Utrecht

Cartesius Utrecht is one of the most ambitious and sustainable area developments in the Netherlands. A completely new urban district is being realized on the former NS site, where living, working, meeting, and recreation come together. With thousands of homes, high-quality facilities, green public spaces, and innovative mobility solutions, a future-proof living environment is being created for the city of Utrecht. As a Project Engineer, you will work on a project with great social impact and technical complexity. You will contribute directly to the realization of a sustainable urban district in which quality, innovation, and collaboration are central.

More information: About | Cartesius Utrecht

• HBO (Higher Professional Education) level of working and thinking, preferably in the direction of Civil Engineering, Built Environment, or similar;

• A few years of experience as a Site Preparer, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer within construction;

• Experience with financial project monitoring and cost control;

• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract formation;

• Good communication skills and strong organizational ability;

• Proactive and result-oriented attitude;

• Affinity with digitalization and BIM is a plus;

• Good command of the Dutch language.