Civil Engineering Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Civil Engineering
Mehmet Fatih S.
Last position:
Online Simulation Based Digital Twin Software Developer at BAM - Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
- Contributed to development of an online simulation-based digital twin of bridge infrastructure project.
- Created packages implementing computational and statistical modules for the digital twin.
- Modeled the structure using FEniCSX within a Python environment.
- Integrated real sensor data with the virtual model via APIs.
- Used inference models to predict the future state of the bridge.
Abhishek J.
Last position:
Assistant Project Manager at V² Construction
- Assisted in scheduling and tracking project tasks and deadlines.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely material supply.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure safety and quality compliance.
- Supported budgeting and risk management for project efficiency
Claudia D.
Last position:
CEO at IFASG Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, Strahlenschutz und Gefahrgut GmbH
- Since 2020 SiGeKo for a global fashion house during shop installation across Germany
- Since 2021 HSE manager for 14 sites of an explosive ordnance clearance company
- Since 2021 Implementation of HSE quality system (AMS Bau) in 13 client sites across Germany (currently repeat audits)
- Since 2022 Multiple HSE projects in chemical parks, laboratories and production throughout Germany – regular support, coaching and instructions on-site and remote, testing of the hazardous substances register and operating instructions according to GefStoffV
- 2022 Inclusion audit for a biotech company (multiple sites in Germany)
- 2021-2023 Multiple HSEQ compliance audits for clients across Germany in chemical industry/API manufacturing and civil engineering
- Since 2023 Safety and health coordination projects (SiGeKo) for explosive ordnance clearance (former shooting ranges, diving), chemical parks and construction/civil engineering
- Since 2024-01-01 HSE manager for a global IT platform company
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31 Interim head of ESH Germany & Austria for a global biotech company
- Since 2024-07-01 Head of occupational health & safety in the process manufacturing industry
- Lead of TPM SHE pillar – strategic HSE
- ISO 45001 management representative
- Planning and performing audits
- Implementing workplace safety cultural change through coaching and mentoring stakeholders, successfully supporting stakeholders to leave an intervention list and blacklist of insurers within 12 months
- Development and implementation of 5S process
- Development and implementation of permit to work process and training
- Development and implementation of local Kaizen procedure
- Development and hand-over of toolboxes on topics including 5S and safety leadership
- Leadership training and coaching on safety culture
- HSE expert according to Act on Occupational Physicians, Safety Engineers and Other Occupational Safety Specialists
Joel B.
Last position:
Senior Construction Supervisor for LOS D3a and D3b at SudOstLink
- Leading a team of 28 staff (BBB, HBB, ÖBB, IBB, ABB, GBB, öBÜ, SiGiKo, excavation supervisors, resident management)
- Coordinating and managing site activities
- Preparing reports for the client and progress reports
- Overall coordination and management of the assigned construction section (approx. 50 km)
- Schedule and invoice review as well as cost control
- Monitoring the execution of load-bearing structures for compliance with stability proofs
- Coordinating all parties involved in site monitoring
- Creating, updating, and monitoring a schedule (bar chart)
- Reviewing invoices, checking measurements and comparing with contract sums including claims
- Organizing acceptance of construction works, identifying defects and giving acceptance recommendation to the client
- Applying for official approvals and participating in them
- Systematic compilation of documentation, drawings and calculated results of the project
Behzad H.
Last position:
Structural Engineer at Freelance
- Analysis and design of steel and concrete structures in accordance with local and international standards such as AISC, ACI, EC2, EC3 and others for various types of projects using FEM software
- Documentation
- Customer support
Jörn Hendrik A.
Last position:
Agile Coach at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH
- Strategic development, implementation and training of an agile working model for the SuedOstLink project in civil engineering/lines
- Developed a scaled-agile working model for values, roles, events, artefacts and workflows
- Led four delivery teams (48 members), five product owners and three agile masters
- Developed scaled-agile product development strategies according to Scrum, LeSS and the New Work Heroes transformation helix
- Moderated the SOL Planning Workshop for 100+ participants (PI planning according to SAFe)
- Coached managers in structuring work packages and preparing the planning board
- Coached and mentored three agile masters in a scaled-agile environment (4+ delivery teams)
- Moderated scaled agile events: Sprint Planning I-III, Multiteam Refinement II, Sprint Review, overall team retrospective
- Supported stakeholder management and strategic alignment with project partners (Inge, ARGE, NKT GmbH)
- Developed metrics for measurability according to agile product development
- Moderated workshops, training and coaching for the overall project
- Tools and methods: LeSS, SAFe, Product Ownership, Scrum Mastery, Systems Thinking, User Story Mapping, Teamhood, Miro, Kanban, Flight Level
Andrew C.
Last position:
Managing Director at Cpcm GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Civil Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
15 years (Germany: 24 years)
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
7 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Construction, Professional Services, Energy
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 84%)
Master's degree or higher
57% (Germany: 49%)
Doctorate
14% (Germany: 4%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using Civil Engineering
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Civil Engineering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Construction (86%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Energy (29%)
- Retail (29%)
- Utilities (29%)
- Automotive (14%)
- Insurance (14%)
- Information Technology (14%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Civil Engineering Covers
Civil engineering applies science, design and construction principles to the built environment. It covers structures, transport networks, water systems, earthworks and urban infrastructure, from early feasibility through detailed design, construction support and asset maintenance.
Projects and Deliverables
Companies use civil engineering expertise for public and private infrastructure work, including:
- Roads, rail corridors, bridges and tunnels
- Foundations, retaining structures and site development
- Drainage, water supply and wastewater systems
- Surveys, feasibility studies, specifications and construction documents
Tools and Methods
Strong specialists work across CAD, BIM and analysis workflows. Common tools include AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Tekla Structures, Navisworks and GIS software. They may also use structural or geotechnical analysis tools, quantity takeoffs, clash detection and digital terrain models to coordinate reliable designs.
When Companies Need Support
Freelance expertise helps when a project needs capacity without a permanent hire, or when a team must add a specific discipline. It is valuable for planning approvals, design packages, tender documents, site coordination, model reviews and remediation of complex technical issues. In Berlin, collaboration may combine remote design work with site visits and coordination across German-speaking project teams.
Skills Around the Discipline
Civil engineering projects depend on more than drawings. Experienced professionals understand surveying, geotechnics, structural principles, hydrology, construction sequencing, cost control, contract documentation and health and safety requirements. They communicate clearly with owners, planners, contractors, authorities and other specialists while maintaining traceable decisions.
What Strong Experts Deliver
Look for professionals who connect calculations and models to buildable results. They clarify requirements early, document assumptions, check interfaces and adapt designs when ground conditions or site constraints change. Strong experts also bring disciplined file management, clear reporting and practical knowledge of construction workflows, whether collaboration is remote, on site or hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Civil Engineering — answered in short.
Civil Engineering is used to plan, design and deliver infrastructure and the built environment. Typical work includes buildings and foundations, roads, bridges, rail, drainage, water systems, earthworks and site development.
Civil Engineering covers a broad range of infrastructure and site-related work, including transport, water, earthworks and utilities. Structural engineering focuses more narrowly on how buildings, bridges and other structures carry loads and remain stable.
A strong Civil Engineering freelancer may also bring CAD and BIM coordination, surveying, geotechnical knowledge, hydrology, quantity takeoffs and construction planning. Experience with GIS, permitting documents and stakeholder coordination is also useful for infrastructure projects.
The right level of Civil Engineering experience depends on scope, risk and project phase. A straightforward drafting or documentation task may need focused tool expertise, while design responsibility, approval work or complex site conditions call for a professional with proven delivery in the relevant discipline.
Civil Engineering work can often be handled remotely when it involves modelling, calculations, documentation and design coordination. Surveys, inspections and construction support still require site access, so a Berlin-based professional or a specialist able to travel may be important.
For Civil Engineering work in Berlin, language needs depend on the client, authorities and site team. German can be important for permits, specifications and on-site coordination, while English may be sufficient for international design teams and technical documentation.
Ask how the Civil Engineering specialist manages assumptions, design checks, interfaces and revisions. Review relevant project samples, drawing or model quality, documentation habits and communication with contractors, authorities and other disciplines.
Civil Engineering workflows commonly use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks and GIS tools, alongside discipline-specific analysis software. The tool choice should match the deliverable, the client’s standards and the need to exchange models and documents with other project participants.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 785 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects are Construction (86%), Professional Services (43%), and Energy (29%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Quality Assurance (71%), and Information Technology (43%).
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