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Junior Surveyor

Posted 27 Jan 2026
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Work experience
1 to 3 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Become our Junior Surveyor.

You are the eyes and ears on the projects and you collect and present survey data by using different survey techniques on the projects for the entire organisation.

THE POSITION

You contribute to safe and (cost) efficient project execution. Collect, organize and store survey data, reporting reliable and valid data and communicate possible deviations to the project organization. Perform measurements and surveys to support and optimize processes in project execution, in line with contractual agreements and survey quality and safety standards.

YOUR IMPACT

As Hydrographic Surveyor you are the eyes and ears of our projects. You perform surveys using various survey techniques and equipment for projects and the entire organization.

  • Works under the guidance of more experienced colleagues on clearly defined assignments and provides operational support to team members;
  • Contributes to the implementation of standard solutions with limited complexity during the execution phase of projects;
  • Performs standardized data analysis and develops models or reports;
  • Is alert to the occurrence of errors and problems. Identifies and reports bottlenecks in engineering methods, tools, systems and work processes and indicates opportunities for improvement;
  • Has regular contact with internal stakeholders outside own discipline to exchange information.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You are part of Van Oord's Survey Department, operating in smaller or bigger teams all over the world supporting our dredging and offshore energy projects. You challenge stakeholders in their decision making and ensure safe and (cost) efficient project execution.

ABOUT YOU

Your primary focus is on using your technical expertise to provide others with the information they need. For that you need the following experience:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in hydrography, oceanography, geodesy, geophysics or a related field;
  • Excellent command of the English language;
  • Has 1-2 years of relevant experience;
  • Works in a rotating schedule;
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

WE OFFER

Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organization, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment. We offer a complete package with excellent secondary employment benefits. The package includes among other things:

  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
  • Additional allowances for working on board / on project locations abroad;
  • Working in rotation;
  • 32 leave days per year;
  • Variable bonus;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Collective health insurance (optional);
  • Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz;
  • You can join communities, like Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
  • We organise several (sport) events, e.g. winter sport, weekend of sailing, cycling and a motorcycle tour.
Making sure everyone gets home safely each day. That’s what drives me. Mădălina HSE Manager

Van Oord is a global player in the field of Offshore Energy and Dredging and infrastructure. We are a family-owned company with over 155 years of experience as an international marine contractor. With almost 6000 employees and a fleet of 60 vessels, we strive to enhance the energy transition and to deliver climate adaption and marine infrastructure solutions worldwide. Within our strategy we focus on safety, sustainability, digitalisation and our people.

Marine & Offshore
Rotterdam
Active in 43 countries
6,000 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 38 years