Project Engineer

Location:

Region: Kassel
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Civil and structural
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 15/10/2025
Job Reference: LMPE_1758105062

Project Engineer

Freelance Project Engineer (Civil / Geotechnical) - Kassel, Germany

Initial 12-Month Contract | Project Completion 2027

A leading international specialist in complex infrastructure and tunneling projects, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Kassel, Germany. This is a freelance contract role with an initial 12-month term and the potential for extension until the project's completion in 2027.

About the Role:

As Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of a major tunneling project involving microtunneling and horizontal ground excavation (HGE). You will act as a key link between the design office, local site teams, and contractors, applying your civil and geotechnical expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate between the design team, local site teams, and contractors.
  • Support technical processing of tunneling and excavation works in compliance with standards and project requirements.
  • Perform and review geotechnical calculations and analyses related to HGE and microtunneling.
  • Contribute to the preparation of drawings, BIM models, method statements, and technical documentation.
  • Oversee and monitor microtunneling operations, including ground behavior, settlement, and jacking forces.
  • Conduct construction site inspections, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Prepare technical reports, meeting minutes, and cost estimations.
  • Participate in project meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus desirable).
  • Proven experience in tunneling, microtunneling, or trenchless construction methods.
  • Knowledge of HGE (Horizontal Ground Excavation) and soil/rock interaction.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills with relevant software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLAXIS, or similar).
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting abilities.
  • Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
  • Ability to work on-site in Kassel, Germany on a freelance basis.

What We Offer:

  • Freelance contract with an initial 12-month term.
  • Extension opportunities through to 2027 project completion.
  • Competitive daily rate based on experience.
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile international tunneling project with a respected industry leader.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

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Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
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