Project Engineer HVAC & Black Utilities (Pharma)

Location: Brussels, Belgium, with on-site presence across Braine-l’Alleud and Anderlecht. Hybrid work is approximately 20%, with regular on-site attendance required for technical and construction activities.

Company

hirify.global is supporting multiple infrastructure projects for a pharmaceutical-sector client in the Brussels region.

What you will do

• Define and validate HVAC and black utilities solutions during design phases.
• Review and approve engineering contractor deliverables, technical specifications, tenders, and supplier selections.
• Coordinate Project Leads, subject-matter experts, site teams, contractors, and engineering partners across project interfaces.
• Monitor HVAC and piping construction and commissioning activities.
• Identify quality, cost, schedule, and HSE risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support budget, planning, progress tracking, site integration, sustainability objectives, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• At least approximately 10 years of relevant experience in HVAC and engineering projects.
• Mandatory experience in pharmaceutical environments; biotech experience is also relevant.
• Strong HVAC expertise with a good understanding of black utilities and piping.
• Experience managing both design and execution phases, including tendering, technical specifications, and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of HSE and site compliance requirements, with the ability to challenge technical solutions and stakeholders.
• Fluency in French and professional or technical English required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Experience in multi-site or complex infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to large-scale or multidisciplinary projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to multiple smaller projects or a large project with several sub-projects.
• Planned handover with the current subject-matter expert for onboarding and knowledge transfer.
• Work focused on quality, HSE, sustainability, and integration with site operations.