Lead Civil Engineer (Waste Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Lead Civil Engineer (Waste Infrastructure): Leading the civil engineering scope for Waste-to-X projects with an accent on EPC civil works and design coordination. Focus on managing complex structural and geotechnical packages and ensuring regulatory compliance across the CEE region.

Location: Hardturmstrasse 127, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Company

Global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space focusing on Waste-to-X technology to create a sustainable future.

What you will do

• Lead civil engineering for Waste-to-X projects within EPC packages or consortia.
• Coordinate civil design interfaces between internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and authorities.
• Manage design activities for civil, structural, geotechnical, and architectural packages.
• Prepare technical and commercial requirements for civil procurement packages.
• Support contractor negotiations and resolve technical queries during project execution.
• Report progress to project management and support claim management activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in EPC or large industrial projects as a Design Engineer.
• Proven experience in Hungary and/or the CEE region with knowledge of local regulations.
• Fluency in Hungarian and English (written and spoken) is required.
• Proficiency in 3D BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required for project coordination.

Nice to have

• Established professional network and market knowledge in Hungary.
• Project Management certifications.
• Additional European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• International team-oriented working atmosphere.
• Personal development opportunities through the Inova Academy.
• Exposure to various technical disciplines.
• Central office location with excellent transport links.
• Modern infrastructure and attractive employment conditions.