Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industry) Netherlands

Role description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industry) Netherlands

Rotterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 06/19/2026

• Date Opened 06/19/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Required Skills
  • 3D CAD Modelling
  • Technical Leadership
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• State/Province Zuid-Holland
• Country Netherlands

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Industry)

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our Client is Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy, employing more than 23,000 architects, engineers, and consultants across Europe. The company delivers innovative engineering solutions that support sustainability, digitalisation, and the transition to cleaner, more efficient industrial operations.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary industry team working on large-scale projects within the food, chemical, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors. This role focuses on developing sustainable engineering solutions involving electrification, energy efficiency, piping systems, process installations, and industrial infrastructure.

This opportunity is aimed at South African professionals who are willing and able to fully relocate to the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering activities within multidisciplinary industrial projects.

Design and develop piping systems, industrial installations, and utility networks.

Translate client and process requirements into practical, manufacturable engineering solutions.

Prepare, review, and approve mechanical engineering designs and technical documentation.

Develop specifications and select appropriate mechanical equipment.

Review supplier documentation and technical submissions.

Identify project risks, opportunities, and engineering improvements.

Collaborate closely with project managers, lead engineers, and other engineering disciplines.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.

Support project implementation and commissioning activities when required.

Contribute to projects focused on:

Energy efficiency improvements

Electric steam boiler installations

Integration of new technologies into operating production environments

Utilize modern engineering software, automation tools, and AI-assisted design technologies to improve project delivery and efficiency.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (BEng/BSc/BTech) or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

Approximately 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.

Experience within an engineering consultancy, EPC environment, or industrial manufacturing plant.

Strong background in mechanical engineering within industrial facilities.

Demonstrated experience with piping engineering and industrial installations.

Experience leading technical aspects of multidisciplinary projects.

Mandatory Requirement

• Willingness and ability to permanently relocate to the Netherlands is essential
  • This role does not support remote or offshore-based working arrangements
  • Candidates must be open to full relocation and integration into the Dutch working environment

Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Candidates with strong relevant experience and the ability to quickly learn these platforms will also be considered.

Required Skills

Mechanical Engineering Design

Equipment Specification & Selection

Project Coordination

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

CAD Software Proficiency (Inventor, SolidWorks, Plant 3D)

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Industrial Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Solutions

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

Be a proactive and solutions-driven engineer.

Enjoy working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrate leadership capabilities and mentoring experience.

Be comfortable working on complex industrial projects.

Have a passion for sustainability, innovation, and modern engineering practices.

Be willing to relocate permanently to the Netherlands.

Relocation Requirement

This position is based in the Netherlands. Applicants must be willing and able to fully relocate to the Netherlands should they be successful in the recruitment process.

Locations

The role may be based at one of the following their offices:

Zwolle, Overijssel Province, Netherlands

Leeuwarden, Friesland Province, Netherlands

What our client Offers

Competitive monthly salary of €5,500 – €7,000.

32 annual leave days.

Hybrid working environment.

Home office allowance and support.

Access to inhouse GPT and advanced digital engineering tools.

Extensive training and development opportunities through the thier Academy.

Career progression opportunities into:

Senior Specialist

Project Manager

Engineering Management positions

International project exposure and collaboration across Europe.

A highly collaborative and supportive engineering culture.