Project Engineer

Are you ready to contribute to high-impact, international service projects supporting industrial performance and asset reliability?

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing critical infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures.

With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.417 billion in 2024, operating in 28 countries across 5 continents.

Within this framework, John Cockerill Services supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their industrial installations, delivering maintenance, upgrades, revamping, spare parts, digital solutions and operational support to enhance performance, reliability and sustainability.

Learn more about our Services activities:
👉 https://services.johncockerill.com/en/

Why join John Cockerill Services?

Operational impact: contribute directly to the performance, availability and longevity of critical industrial assets.

Global reach: collaborate with multicultural teams and support customers worldwide.
👉 Discover our international talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUiEakGcsQ&t=72s

Field & expertise driven: combine technical expertise, customer proximity and pragmatic problem-solving.

Engineering & decision centers on the same site: evolve in an agile environment enabling fast and informed decisions.

John Cockerill Services delivers tailored, high-value services that help customers operate safer, smarter and more sustainably.

Your role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the execution and coordination of industrial energy service projects, from preparation to on-site implementation.

You will progressively develop strong technical expertise while supporting project management activities such as planning, coordination of field teams, cost control, quality and safety follow-up. You will work closely with experienced Project Managers and technical experts, and act as a key interface between internal teams and customers.

This role offers a strong learning curve, combining engineering, field presence and customer interaction, in a highly regulated and safety-driven environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of service projects, including technical analysis and participation in offer preparation

• Contribute to the operational execution of industrial energy projects (maintenance, equipment replacement, piping, pressure equipment)

• Coordinate field activities in close collaboration with site teams and subcontractors

• Monitor project planning, costs and progress

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements

• Prepare project reporting and documentation

• Maintain regular operational contact with customers

• Be present on site according to project needs (Belgium)

Your team

You will join a highly skilled and close-knit project team within the Service Energy Business Line, working closely with Project Managers, engineers, technicians and field experts.

You will be supported and trained by experienced professionals, notably Thierry Closson (N+1) and Mohammed Senhaji (N+2), in an environment that promotes knowledge sharing, rigor, teamwork and continuous improvement.

The work culture combines the agility of a local team with the strength of an international industrial group.

Your profile

Experience & technical background

• 1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering or project management in an industrial or infrastructure environment

• Initial exposure to industrial projects (energy, maintenance, piping, equipment)

• Strong interest in developing technical expertise in:

• • Industrial boilers

• • Piping

• • Pressure equipment

• Ability to work with technical documentation, procedures and standards

• Languages: French (mandatory), English (professional level)

Personal & behavioral skills

• Structured, rigorous and methodical mindset

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Customer-oriented and solution-driven

• Willingness to learn and grow in a highly technical environment

• Comfortable working in a safety-critical and highly regulated context

• Flexible and ready for regular field presence

What we offer

At John Cockerill, we deeply value your contribution:

• Attractive salary package with many extra-legal benefits: company car, meal vouchers, flat-rate expenses, hospitalization/life/death/guaranteed income insurance, variable remuneration ranging from 0–25% of your gross annual salary, profit-sharing scheme based on progress and results

• Flexible work arrangements, with 1–2 days of remote work per week after training

• Comprehensive onboarding: a 6-month training with plenty of learning opportunities

• Career development: regular reviews, large catalogue of training, and career progression

• International opportunities: potential to evolve within your sector, across different sectors or businesses, and across different regions

• 31 days off

The recruitment process

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to industrial performance worldwide?

What are the next steps?

• First interview with Talent Acquisition

• On-site or virtual meeting with HR and the hiring manager

• Final interview with management

Is it a match between you and John Cockerill? May this collaboration begin!

Want to find out more about John Cockerill Services’ activities and projects?
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqzD3BX6fG8

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