Project Engineer Werkvoorbereiding

As a Project Engineer, you play an integral part in ensuring optimal preparation, planning, and execution of projects, focusing on technical solutions and documentation in line with project requirements and client specifications.

Your Impact

Daily Coordination: You prepare relevant technical documentation like method statements. You analyze client needs, specifications, and requirements, ensuring these are translated into technical solutions, work methods, processes, required materials, and equipment.

You support Tender, Engineering, and/or Project Managers in the delivery of high-quality documentation and reporting. You maintain close collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring proper technical alignment conforming to the uniform way of working within Van Oord and in alignment with the project scope.

Process Optimization and Improvement: Analyzing and documenting project best practices and lessons learned, proposing process improvements to enhance coordination and efficiency across teams.

Tender and Project Documentation: Preparing relevant technical documentation, translating client needs and specifications into work methods, processes, materials, and equipment requirements.

Risk Assessment and Safety Awareness: Identifying and assessing risks and developing risk management strategies in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Procurement and Tender Advice: Providing strategic advice on procurement and tendering strategies, contributing to project planning, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Your Workplace

In the role of Project Engineer, you oversee various parts of the tendering process or project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Van Oord’s project standards and technical processes. You act as a linking pin between the different engineering disciplines, operations, and other departments and align with the Tender, Engineering, or Project Manager. You identify potential risks, propose mitigating actions, and escalate these to the Tender, Engineering, or Project Manager. You follow and collect best practices and lessons learned on procedures and ways of working in projects.

You are responsible for identifying risks and recommending useful actions. You also scan for new market opportunities and continuously improve internal processes within Van Oord.

Your work environment involves being part of Van Oord’s Project Engineering team and working closely with 42 passionate colleagues dedicated to completing projects successfully. Collaboration is essential, as your role requires alignment with other departments, engineering specialists, and external stakeholders.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering, road construction, dredging works, or maritime engineering.
• Technical and commercial skills in project preparation and budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Dutch or English.
• Willing to travel to various project sites of Van Oord.

We Offer

You’ll contribute to impactful projects that support a sustainable future. Our offer includes:

• Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities.
• Travel and remote work allowances.
• 32 vacation days per year.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Pension plan and optional health insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
• Participation in initiatives like Young Van Oord, company events, and sports activities.