Site Engineer

Location: France (EU – project-based)

Travel: Approximately 90% across Europe

Employment Type: Permanent

Beck & Pollitzer is the world's leading provider of industrial installation, machinery relocation, and engineering services. With more than 160 years of experience, over 30 offices worldwide, and more than 1,000 employees, we deliver complex industrial projects across industries including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, renewable energy, and heavy engineering. Working alongside our global network of trusted partners, we support customers throughout every stage of their industrial projects—from equipment installation and factory relocations to maintenance and engineering solutions. Join Beck & Pollitzer and become part of an international team where technical excellence, safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Site Manager to lead industrial installation and machinery relocation projects across Europe. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards, and delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring excellent organizational skills, strong technical understanding, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Lead and supervise industrial installation, machinery relocation, and commissioning activities on customer sites.
• Organize daily site operations and ensure work progresses according to the project schedule.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and subcontractor teams on site.
• Ensure resources, equipment, tooling, and materials are available when required.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve site issues.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in project planning and daily execution.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress updates, and site documentation.
• Support change orders, project variations, and cost control activities.
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues when necessary.

Client Relationship

• Act as the main site contact for customers and subcontractors.
• Attend site meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Build strong relationships with clients while maintaining a professional and solution‑oriented approach.
• Ensure customer expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and local regulations.
• Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Monitor quality standards throughout the project.
• Manage punch lists, non‑conformities, corrective actions, and project close‑out activities.
• Lead, motivate, and coordinate multidisciplinary site teams.
• Allocate work effectively while ensuring productivity and quality.
• Support the onboarding of new employees and subcontractors.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication across all project stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Industrial Site Manager, Site Supervisor, or similar leadership role within industrial installation, machinery relocation, manufacturing, automation, or mechanical/electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial installation processes and site operations.
• Technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent technical qualifications combined with extensive practical experience will also be considered.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings and installation documentation.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commercial awareness, including cost control, change management, and contract compliance.
• Fluent French and English (spoken and written).
• Valid driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 90%) across Europe.
• Experience in automotive, logistics automation, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with automated material handling systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles.
• First Aid and Health & Safety certifications are an advantage.
• Work on complex industrial projects for globally recognized customers.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Beck & Pollitzer is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

As an international organization, English is our corporate language, and proficiency in English is essential to facilitate collaboration with colleagues and customers worldwide.