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Project Manager Engineering

Posted 17 Mar 2026
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5 to 7 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Career at Damen

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us:
Damen Civil & Modular Constructions (part of the Damen Group) is passionate about building entire shipyards, drydocks of all sizes, a wide range of (modular) pontoons and barges, and other steelworks worldwide. We are headquartered in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, and we service and build all over the globe. We have a diverse mix of experts in engineering, production (local and global), quality, and project/product management. Together we aim to serve our internal and external clients with out-of-the-box solutions.

About you / About the role:
As a Project Manager Engineering you ensure that all the engineering needs of any project are being fulfilled. You will have a coordinating role between the project manager and the in-house engineers and/or external engineering parties. You are able to ensure that the engineering deliverables are met and have the capability to ensure that the quality is up to standard for procurement, work preparation and ultimately for construction. Part of your role is also to ensure that all engineering deliverables are according to the sold specification, class and local regulations. You have a strong technical background with solid project management skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor engineering deliverables against project deadlines and ensure that all engineering deliverables stay within budget
  • Support the project managers with any technical questions
  • Manage internal and third-party engineering parties
  • Identify and mitigate risk in a project
  • Advise on building strategies and design
  • Ensure quality of engineering output and ensure proper documentation is in place

Education / skills and experience:

  • 5–7 years of relevant experience in similar functions
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in Shipbuilding, Maritime or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in 3D software such as Rhino, AutoCAD and Solidworks
  • Good command of English (written & verbal); Dutch is preferred

What we provide
At Civil & Modular Constructions we provide a dynamic working environment with a mix of civil and steel colleagues who thrive to serve our clients globally. We are a straightforward group of motivated people who help each other succeed.

We offer:

  • Great salary, based on what you bring
  • At least 40 holiday days
  • Good pension
  • Opportunities to learn via our Damen academy
  • Opportunities to join social activities

We encourage candidates who identify with this role, even if you do not meet all the requirements. Do you have a passion for technology, leadership, and collaboration? Then we would like to hear from you.

We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. We offer you an ocean of possibilities.

Marine & Offshore
Gorinchem
Active in 101 countries
12,500 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 40 years