Naval Architect New Build Designer

Our Central New Building and Fleet Development department is responsible for new building and conversion activities (from design up to delivery) of our Boskalis fleet. We have an exciting opportunity for a Naval Architect New Build Designer and Fleet Development. Are you ahead of your time? Are you creative in thinking about innovative designs for the total scope of the Boskalis areas (future proof)? Do you enjoy working with various specialists to accomplish this goal in a national and international working environment? Are you able to understand the internal clients’ needs and in doing so exceed their expectations by coming up with efficient and creative solutions for their operational demands?

You will be working on your own experience within new designs of a variety of vessels. You should be proactive in finding solutions for our internal clients. The design of a Boskalis vessel like a dredging, cable lay, offshore construction or semi sub cargo vessel, is a highly complex matter. With your specialized knowledge of concept and basic design you relish the diverse nature of our (future) fleet. You are a quick learner, willing and able to understand new complex vessels and their operational demands. Complexity is a fun challenge, not a hindrance for you. Your excellent soft skills are important to understand the needs of our internal client as well as getting the best out of the many specialists in our team.

Your responsibilities as Naval Architect New Build Designer

You are ambitious, you fancy a challenge and looking for a new adventure in a dynamic international maritime environment? We are looking for you.

• A Bachelor or master’s degree in Naval Architecture. Proven experience in ship design, ship structurs and related calculations. 10-15 years’ work experience. Knowledge of the rules of various classification societies.
• Experience in the design of machinery- and electrical systems (power generation as well as drive systems) will be highly appreciated.
• Competencies: flexible, team player, stress resistant, customer oriented, creative and innovative.
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English language.
• Willing to travel if needed to support engineering abroad.

We offer

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, and a leased car.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: You will become part of the Business Unit for Central Fleet Support which offers technical support to the three Boskalis divisions; Dredging & Inland Infrastructure, Offshore Energy and Salvage. You work in a core team of around 35 colleagues and you make an important contribution to the design and development of Dredging, Offshore and Salvage equipment or components thereof.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of naval architect. Please contact Sandra Hofstede, senior corporate recruiter via +31 (0) 78 6969973.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.