Freelance Lead / Senior Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Infrastructure - Drenthe

Freelance Lead / Senior Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Infrastructure - Drenthe

Location: Drenthe, Netherlands

Start: ASAP

Duration: Long-term assignment (12 months+, extension likely)

Availability: Full-time

Sector: Energy & Industrial Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Structural Engineer to provide senior-level technical oversight on major energy and industrial infrastructure projects. Due to increasing project demands, there is a strong need for a senior professional to guide and validate designs produced by external contractors.

This role is strategic and hands-on in oversight, rather than execution-only. You will ensure that engineering designs are technically robust, practical to implement, and aligned with project requirements, helping teams deliver complex infrastructure solutions safely and efficiently.

What Does the Position Entail?

As a Lead / Senior Structural Engineer, you will focus on design validation, technical review, and contractor oversight. You will work closely with internal teams and external engineering partners to ensure high-quality results across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and validating structural designs for energy and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Providing independent technical assessments and recommendations to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
• Acting as a senior technical advisor to project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Identifying risks, constructability issues, and long-term performance considerations.
• Participating in design review sessions, project meetings, and, where relevant, site visits.
• Mentoring less-experienced engineers and supporting knowledge transfer within the team.

This is a senior-level governance and assurance role, ideal for engineers who enjoy influencing projects at a technical level rather than producing detailed drawings themselves.

Your Profile

• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering for energy, industrial, or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving designs produced by contractors. Strong expertise in structural design principles for steel and concrete systems.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects is a significant advantage.
• Able to provide authoritative engineering judgement in complex, multidisciplinary environments. Comfortable collaborating with both internal teams and external partners.
• Practical field or site understanding is a plus.
• Previous experience in energy or industrial infrastructure is preferred but not required.

Education & Technical Skills

Degree in Structural / Civil Engineering or equivalent. In-depth knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations. Familiarity with contractor deliverables, technical review processes, and quality assurance.

Apply now – interviewing currently, full-time, on-site!