--- title: 'Senior Plant & Equipment Engineer at Cabo Norte Professionals' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-plant-equipment-engineer-cabo-norte-professionals-limburg-51ze4ggezg2a' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-17' --- # Senior Plant & Equipment Engineer at Cabo Norte Professionals - **Company:** Cabo Norte Professionals - **Location:** Limburg - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cabonorte/44fb77d8-e21d-425e-8cdc-83ee98e04444 ## Job description We are looking for a Senior Plant & Equipment Engineer to join a specialist team responsible for the management, maintenance, and technical support of a diverse fleet of construction and foundation equipment. In this role, you will support both national and international construction projects, combining technical expertise with hands-on involvement in equipment mobilization, fleet performance, and operational support. You will work closely with site teams and the Methods department while also contributing to the coordination of equipment activities across international projects. The position offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities, support junior engineers, and contribute to technical and strategic decisions within the Plant & Equipment function. ## Your Contribution Equipment Mobilization & Project Support - Lead the organization of equipment mobilization and demobilization for national and international construction projects - Provide expert technical support to operational teams on site - Work closely with the Methods department to ensure effective equipment support for project execution Fleet Management & Technical Follow-up - Oversee the technical and administrative follow-up of the equipment fleet - Support the optimal performance, reliability, and availability of construction and foundation equipment - Conduct regular site visits to inspect equipment and provide technical support to local teams International Coordination - Support international equipment activities through back-office coordination - Provide technical and operational support to international project teams - Travel to international project locations for assignments of up to one month when required ## Team & Professional Development - Take on increasing technical and organizational responsibilities within the Plant & Equipment function - Mentor and support junior engineers - Contribute to strategic technical decisions relating to equipment and project support ## Your Profile Education & Experience - Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Mechanics or Electromechanics - Relevant professional experience in plant, equipment, construction, or a related engineering environment Technical Mindset - Strong interest in technology, construction machinery, and engines - Hands-on and practical approach to technical challenges - Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts clearly Languages - Dutch is mandatory - Good knowledge of French - Excellent English - Additional languages are considered an asset Personal Skills - Persevering, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial approach - Strong sense of responsibility and ownership - Clear and effective communication skills - Flexible approach and willingness to travel internationally ## What We Offer You will join a specialist Plant & Equipment environment supporting complex national and international construction projects. The role combines technical engineering, equipment management, site interaction, and international project exposure, with opportunities to develop your responsibilities and contribute to strategic decisions within the function. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of construction and foundation equipment while collaborating with experienced operational, engineering, and methods teams across multiple projects. ## About Cabo Norte Professionals Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success. Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry Interested? Hit the Apply Now button on this page and upload your up to date CV. We will get back to you as soon as we see a match. You may upload your CV in PDF format in English, Dutch or French. You’ve got questions? Use the contact form on our website and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. ## About Cabo Norte Professionals ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Cabo Norte Professionals is a boutique talent hunting and executive search firm serving the construction, engineering, maritime, offshore, and energy industries globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Belgium - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Robin Van Santvoort ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Executive search, recruitment & selection for construction, civil engineering, marine infrastructure, dredging, offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, water treatment, BIM/digital engineering, and energy. - **Target customers**: B2B – large engineering and construction firms, project owners, and EPC contractors, primarily in the BENELUX, France, Middle East, and Africa. - **Mission or purpose**: “To help candidates reach the summit in their career by connecting them to a curated selection of top employers” and to build long-term relationships based on quality over volume. ## Products & Services - **Executive Search**: Retained search for senior leadership roles (e.g., Construction Director, Project Director, Corporate Procurement Manager). - **Recruitment & Selection**: Sourcing of mid-to-senior technical professionals (e.g., Planning Engineers, Equipment Planning Engineers, Site Superintendents). - **BIM & Digital Engineering Talent**: Specialised search for BIM engineers, VR/AR specialists, and digital twins experts to support the digital revolution in construction. - **Expression of Interest (EOI) Pipeline**: A proactive talent pool approach where candidates register interest for future roles on specific projects or locations. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private, bootstrapped). - **Key Metric**: Total funding – none publicly known; the company is self-funded. - **Headcount**: 4 employees (as of latest data), with a distributed workforce in Belgium and Singapore. - **LinkedIn followers**: ~708 (monthly growth +3.4%). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly listed. ## Competitive Advantages - **Niche expertise**: Over a decade and a half of sourcing experience specifically in maritime, dredging, offshore, and civil construction – industries where generalist recruiters struggle. - **Quality vs. volume**: “We don’t do volume, but we do guarantee quality hires” – a boutique approach that differentiates from large-scale RPOs. - **Global reach with local roots**: Strong network in BENELUX, France, and the Middle East; ability to source international talent for complex project-driven roles. - **Forward-looking focus**: Actively investing in the digital engineering talent market (BIM, VR, AR, AI) – a fast-growing niche. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transformation in construction**: Expanding the recruitment pipeline for BIM engineers and digital engineering roles to meet client demand. - **Geographic expansion**: Targeting international markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Africa) through EOI campaigns for marine and infrastructure projects. - **Permanent staffing solutions**: Shifting from purely project-based hiring to supporting clients’ permanent staffing needs at both technical and corporate levels. ## Why Work Here - **Small, agile team**: Close-knit environment where your work directly impacts high-stakes hiring decisions. - **International exposure**: Opportunities to work with clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on landmark infrastructure projects. - **Culture of respect and diversity**: The company explicitly values diversity, inclusion, and will only represent clients sharing those values. - **Remote-friendly signals**: Team members in Belgium and Singapore; likely supports flexible or remote arrangements (not explicitly stated). - **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but typical for boutique firms – autonomy, direct client relationships, and a strong sense of purpose. ## Sources 1. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/) 2. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu/about-us](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/about-us) 3. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu/jobs](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/jobs) 4. [jobs.lever.co/cabonorte](https://jobs.lever.co/cabonorte) 5. 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