Graduate Construction Engineer - Germany Setúbal

Graduate Construction Engineer - Germany
Setúbal
Setúbal, Setubal, Portugal

About the Employer

Our client is an established international contractor with a strong reputation in telecommunications and civil infrastructure across Europe. Active in 4 European locations, the company is recognised for long-term project delivery in energy, and utilities . With major ongoing works in Germany, they are seeking motivated engineers to strengthen their growing teams.

About this Opportunity

We are recruiting Junior Construction Managers (m/f/d) to support fibre optic civil works projects across Germany. Current projects are located in NRW (Düsseldorf, Essen) and Munich/Bavaria , with opportunities to rotate between projects after 3–4 months.

This role offers the chance to lead key infrastructure works within an international environment, contributing directly to Europe’s digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project oversight & planning – Monitor site activities, schedules, and work coordination.
• Team leadership – Manage site crews (approx. 8 civil workers).
• Execution excellence – Ensure timely,
  - compliant, and
  - quality delivery.
• Coordination & reporting – Collaborate with telecom providers and ensure proper documentation.
• Material & logistics – Manage equipment, vehicles, and daily workforce deployment.
• Safety & compliance – Guarantee adherence to local permits and HSE standards.
• Risk & cost control – Identify potential risks and manage resources efficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary (gross)

➡ €36, 500 – €45, 000 (total - including monthly tax free allowance) + benefits

Bonus & Allowances

• Christmas bonus: 70% of one monthly salary (gross).

Benefits

• Accommodation: Single housing provided (tax-free).
• Car & fuel card: Company car assigned to each engineer, including fuel.
• Flights: At least one return ticket provided per project; further travel support possible.
• Annual leave: 24 days per year (includes company shutdowns: 3 weeks in August, last week of December, 1st week of January).
• Training & development: Strong training culture, including Health & Safety certification and ongoing professional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil, , Structural, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous
  - site construction experience preferred.
• Strong English language skills (written & spoken).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Leadership qualities, organisational skills, and adaptability.
• EU citizenship required.

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