Civil Engineering Experts in Germany
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Fred S.
Last position:
Owner / Senior Consultant at Schröder Consultants UG
- Conclusion of partner agreements with OnePlan (portfolio management) and ForProject/EVMS (project controlling); ongoing qualification and implementation of both tools.
- Project management for the relaunch of [link] with a new focus on integrated PM/PPM toolchains.
- Development and implementation of approx. 60 PM standard methods (PMSP, CMSP, QMSP) according to ICB4 & PMBoK8 as a database application on MS Power Automate / M365 / MS Project, with a planned cloud launch in 2025.
- Deployment and cut-over standard process defined as Quality Gate QG07: go-live plan, cut-over plan, communication package, production launch, smoke test in production, hypercare team, incident and SLA management, confirmation of production stability and operational handover.
- Development of a classification and retrieval system (TOC) for ChatGPT projects to enable immediate cross-application object activation.
Tools: LinkedIn, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Infinity, MS Copilot, OnePlan, EVMS/ForProject, Power Automate, SQL DB, O365, MS Project, MS Cloud, ICB4, PMBoK7, M365, Teams
Michael N.
Last position:
Senior AI Engineer | Forward Deployed Engineer at Tiefbau
- Development of an AI-powered project organization tool for a civil engineering company that intelligently links project, task, tender, schedule, and document data through a knowledge graph.
- Implementation of AI features for document analysis, information extraction, context-based assistance, and voice-based data capture based on Microsoft Azure AI, reducing administrative effort, making information available faster, and supporting project teams in decision-making.
- Tech stack: Python, React, TypeScript, FastAPI, Claude Code, Codex, Graphify, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Speech, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Entra ID, Docker, Git, CI/CD.
Hoa Josef N.
Last position:
AI Architect and Enabler at Inhouse / AI Business
Technologies: n8n, Notion, OpenAI API, Claude, MS AI Foundry, MS CoPilot Studio, MS CoPilot, LLM, Node.js, Vercel, LangGraph, PostgreSQL, pgEdge, pgvector, Docker, LangChain, Ollama, Open WebUI
- Continuous evaluation and prioritization of internal automation needs
- ~20 AI agents in active use: research, content pipelines, document processing
- 5 n8n workflows for automated data and process control
- Architecture built on the same principles as in customer projects: state management, event-driven orchestration, API integration
- Ongoing operation and further development
Michael F.
Last position:
Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria at Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH
- Independent leadership of the SFB Bavaria branch, including the Munich and Regensburg sub-branches, both technically and in personnel matters
- Strategy, development and establishment of the branch as one of the leading general contractors in Germany
- Ultimately responsible for successful contract acquisition, maintaining client relationships and the overall financial success
- Ensuring smooth operation of all processes from acquisition and bid preparation to resource planning and technical execution
- Representation and leadership of the branch and its operations according to laws, shareholder agreement rules, shareholder resolutions and company regulations
- Results-oriented implementation of Swietelsky's corporate goals
- Revenue responsibility of over EUR 40 million per year
- Responsibility for 40 employees
- Strategic development and implementation of growth targets for Swietelsky International
- Active market monitoring to open up new business areas
- Representation of the company in handling projects in the public eye
- Representation of the company at national events and with associations such as the Construction Industry Association
- Representation of the company in compliance auditing procedures
- Successful turnaround of the Regensburg branch, improving results and addressing legacy issues
- Successful establishment of the Munich branch
- Acquisition of Dawonia as a key client
- Implementation and execution of DIN ISO 9001 with successful certification in own units
- Management and execution of bids for the business unit with individual project volumes of EUR 500 million
- Development, installation and deployment of BIM expertise for business operations
Last position:
Service Contact Person (Single Point of Contact) at waveIT GmbH
- Supports ICT project and program management across all project phases in a life sciences major project (volume approx. €3.5 billion).
- Supporting technical design.
- Managing RFI and change control processes.
- Continuous coordination of installation teams during construction and integration.
- Quality assurance of ICT systems.
- Evaluation of external planning documents and identification of optimization potentials.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure Acceptance for Construction (AFC).
Frieder T.
Last position:
Advisor Commercial Execution Management – Infrastructure Capex Projects at Investor Critical Infrastructure (NDA)
Assignment Advising units on the commercial management of major infrastructure projects in the execution phase. Focus: contracts, claims, costs, risks and supplier performance. Goals Ensure cost, schedule and result stability throughout the entire project duration. Create transparency for management and turn commercial risks into manageable measures at an early stage. Build teams and structures, KPI-based steering, claim and change order management, negotiation leadership on complex claims, management of additional cost claims, as well as active supply chain and escalation management, evidence and audit capability
Wolfram K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Deutsche Glasfaser Wholesale GmbH
- Organization and supervision of several FTTX passive network construction projects
- Responsibility for operational planning
- Planning and monitoring of budget targets
Bülent Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Overall Project Manager at energyconsult GmbH
- Project planning and lead engineering
- Coordination and negotiations with grid operators, station suppliers, cable and civil engineering companies
- Analysis, description and documentation of engineering and documentation processes
- Calculation of cable cross-sections from wind turbines to the substation
- Engineering and specification of cable types, inquiries and awarding to suppliers
- Specification of cable routes, inquiries and awarding to suppliers
- Specification of cable civil works, inquiries and awarding to suppliers
- Civil engineering design
- Scheduling and monitoring deadlines and dependencies
- Coordination of trades
- Participation in project meetings
- Site inspections as needed
- Regular on-site visits
Thorsten H.
Last position:
OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH
- Overall planning and supervision of the relevant HVAC and sanitation installations across multiple construction phases.
- Leading installation teams and subcontractors.
- Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets and quality standards.
- Coordination with other trades.
- Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
- Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
- Planning, organizing and supervising all HVAC and sanitation work on site.
- Managing own installers and coordinating subcontractors.
- Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
- Aligning with other trades, authorities and the client representative.
- Creating plans and reviewing invoices.
- Monitoring the proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.
Navin H.
Last position:
Interim Recruiting Manager at Opmobility
- Business area: Automotive / exteriors
- Lead recruiter for all plant areas (technicians, operators, engineers - blue and white collar)
- Supporting central talent acquisition for manager and back-office positions
- IT/HR systems: SuccessFactors, SAP HCM
- Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
- Conducting telephone and virtual interviews to make an initial assessment of candidates
- Creating and publishing job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
- Managing candidates from application to contract drafting
- Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
- Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
- Employer branding and personnel marketing
- Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
- Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Ahmed S.
Last position:
Project Manager Fiber Optic Network Development FTTH FTTX at Werdegang Solutions 30 Operations GmbH
- Creation of construction schedules and standard plans.
- Preparation and submission of traffic control orders (VRO) and RSA-compliant plans.
- Application for and documentation of all permits, including excavation permits and water permits.
- Carrying out and documenting site inspections.
- Maintaining digital site diaries.
- Coordinating and selecting subcontractor crews.
- Checking and approving measurements.
- Ensuring compliance with all technical requirements and standards.
- Summarizing and passing on operator rules to the subcontractors.
Placide N.
Last position:
Planning Engineer at China Road and Bridge Cooperation (CRBC)
- Created road longitudinal and cross profiles with AutoCAD Civil 3D for road and drainage planning.
- Planned small structures such as culverts, roadside ditches, and retaining walls according to technical standards.
- Calculated quantities for earthworks, concrete, and reinforcement to support cost planning and bills of quantities (BoQ).
- Prepared detailed drawings for roads and structures with AutoCAD, clear and accurate for construction work.
- Supported construction supervision by checking setting out, levels, and consistency between design and التنفيذ.
Frank S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus at IT service provider for public administration
- Development of the product catalog for network strategy 2030 for the public administration of the Federal Ministry of the Interior
- Initiation of the "Network Clusters" program
- Introduction of service strategy and service design
- Introduction of service design management for network services
- Reporting to the CIOs of the sponsoring states
- Definition of the product catalog
Usama I.
Last position:
Owner / Founder at Wizard Building Technologies
- Established and managed an exporting company specializing in hand tools and building materials.
- Successfully exported goods to Arab countries and worldwide.
- Oversaw all business operations including procurement, sales, and logistics.
- Built and maintained relationships with international clients and suppliers.
Andrés G.
Last position:
Freelancer at ALGK-BAUPRO
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Statistics of experts using Civil Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Procurement
Top industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany 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 19 Sep 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 (78%)
- Manufacturing (59%)
- Professional Services (49%)
- Energy (41%)
- Information Technology (34%)
- Telecommunication (32%)
- Utilities (32%)
- Transportation (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Scope and purpose
Civil engineering covers the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the built environment. It supports roads, bridges, railways, tunnels, buildings, drainage networks, utilities, earthworks and public spaces. Work spans early feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support and asset renewal.
Core disciplines
Specialists may focus on structural, geotechnical, transport, water, environmental or construction engineering. Their work combines site investigation, calculations, technical drawings, specifications, cost awareness and risk control. Strong coordination across disciplines is essential when design decisions affect safety, sequencing or long-term maintenance.
Software and standards
The ecosystem includes CAD and BIM tools, structural analysis software, geographic information systems and project collaboration environments. Common deliverables include coordinated models, alignment plans, reinforcement details, drainage layouts, inspection records and tender documents. Professionals also work with applicable building codes, infrastructure standards and client specifications.
Where companies use it
- Highway, bridge, rail and tunnel planning
- Structural design for commercial and residential assets
- Water, sewerage, flood protection and drainage systems
- Groundworks, foundations and site development
- Construction supervision and asset assessments
Civil engineering supports public infrastructure, property development, industrial sites, energy facilities and environmental projects. In Germany, collaboration may involve local authorities, contractors, survey teams and multidisciplinary planning offices.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a project needs a focused discipline, an independent review or additional delivery capacity. Typical needs include recovering a delayed design package, preparing tender information, checking structural assumptions, coordinating BIM data or assessing an existing asset. Remote work suits analysis and documentation, while surveys, inspections and construction support often require site presence in Germany.
What strong experts deliver
The strongest professionals turn incomplete information into clear, traceable decisions. They ask precise questions, validate assumptions, document revisions and communicate constraints early. Look for experience with the relevant asset type, software, standards and project phase, plus evidence of dependable coordination with clients, authorities and contractors. Quality is visible in consistent drawings, reviewable calculations, practical specifications and designs that can be built and maintained.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Civil Engineering? These answers cover the essentials.
Civil Engineering is used to plan, design, build and maintain infrastructure and the physical spaces where people live and work. It covers structures, transport routes, foundations, water systems, earthworks, utilities and construction delivery.
Civil Engineering focuses on structural safety, ground conditions, infrastructure systems and technical performance. Architecture leads spatial and visual design, while construction management focuses on coordinating resources, schedules, contracts and site execution.
A strong Civil Engineering expert may also understand BIM coordination, surveying, geotechnical investigation, quantity estimation, construction planning and project controls. Knowledge of CAD, GIS, structural analysis or environmental assessment can be important depending on the brief.
The right level depends on the asset, project phase and degree of independent responsibility. A specialist supporting calculations or drawings may need a narrower track record than someone leading design coordination, authority submissions or construction decisions.
Civil Engineering supports remote work for modelling, calculations, drawing production, document reviews and coordination meetings. Site surveys, inspections, construction supervision and meetings with local stakeholders may require on-site availability, particularly for projects in Germany.
Share the project phase, asset type, available surveys, design criteria, required deliverables, software environment and approval constraints. Clear information about site access and stakeholder responsibilities helps a Civil Engineering freelancer estimate the work and start efficiently.
Review relevant project examples, the expert’s approach to assumptions and verification, and the clarity of sample deliverables. A capable Civil Engineering specialist explains risks plainly, keeps calculations and revisions traceable, and aligns technical decisions with construction and maintenance needs.
Common Civil Engineering toolsets include CAD and BIM applications, structural analysis software, GIS, survey processing tools and document collaboration systems. The best choice depends on the discipline, client standards, exchange formats and whether the work concerns structures, transport, water or site development.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 857 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects are Construction (78%), Manufacturing (59%), and Professional Services (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Civil Engineering in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Operations (76%), and Procurement (54%).
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