Project Engineer Dredging

Jan De Nul Group; Aalst; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training via JDN Academy

FIT well-being programme

42 paid vacation days (20 statutory, 6

13th month and double holiday pay

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Flex Reward: bicycle/car leasing +fuel

Public transport reimbursement

Bicycle allowance

Group and hospitalisation insurance

iPhone with data subscription

Résumé du poste

Jan De Nul Group is seeking a Project Engineer in Aalst to drive mobilisation planning, coordinate with partners and ensure safe, cost-effective execution from day one. Based in the office in Aalst, you’ll translate plans into action and support a global portfolio of dredging projects.

You’ll bring a Master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering, fluency in Dutch and English, strong planning and communication skills, and a willingness to travel for short assignments to support on-site

Qualifications

• Master's degree in industrial or civil engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English; French/Spanish an asset.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsabilités

• Develop execution plans for dredging projects based on tender input and coordinate with contractors, suppliers and engineers.
• Coordinate with internal departments to define clear plans and roles.
• Work closely with the Construction (Works) Manager Dredging Operations Support on assigned projects.
• Oversee communication between all parties to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient approaches.
• Prepare operational requirements and equipment lists for mobilisation and monitor execution.
• Respond quickly to problems and collaborate with departments to find solutions.
• Contribute to process and method optimisations and share best practices.

Connaissances

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Formation

Master's degree in industrial or civil engineering

Description du poste

About the role

As Project Engineer within Operations Support, you ensure our dredging projects kick off strong, safe and efficiently from day one. From the office in Aalst, you turn plans into clear execution frameworks, coordinate with internal and external partners and drive a smooth, well‑structured mobilisation. With your technical insight, structured mindset and solution‑driven approach, you power the solid, well‑prepared start every project needs.

Jan De Nul Group is synonymous with dredging and land reclamation projects – worldwide and at the highest level! We owe our position as a global player to our technically innovative expertise and the most modern dredging fleet in the world. Since standing still means falling behind, we continue to invest in the future, our fleet, and our personnel. As an engineer at Jan De Nul, you help ensure our dredging projects run smoothly.

What you’ll do

A good start is half the battle won. That’s exactly what the Operations Support department stands for. Even before a dredging project begins, they ensure thorough preparation from the head office. Their goal? To provide the on-site project team with a complete and workable plan – the key to efficient, safe, and cost-effective execution.

• You further develop the execution plans based on input from the tender engineers. To do this, you coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and engineering firms where necessary.
• You coordinate with various internal departments to come to a clear plan and a well‑defined division of roles.
• You work closely with the Construction (Works) Manager Dredging Operations Support on the assigned project.
• You oversee communication between all parties involved and ensure that the chosen approach is safe, effective, and cost‑efficient.
• You prepare detailed operational requirements and the corresponding equipment list in preparation for the mobilisation phase. You organise this process, monitor its proper execution, and actively support the start‑up of mobilisation.
• You respond quickly to problems and collaborate with the appropriate departments to work out solutions.
• You actively contribute to the optimisation of processes and methods, and ensure best practices are shared within the team and across the organisation.

You’ll join a close‑knit team where knowledge sharing is second nature. You grow every day, take on increasing responsibility and contribute to projects with global impact. We providefull in‑house trainingin our techniques, processes and execution methods.

What do you need?

• A master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written. Do you speak French, Spanish or additional languages? That’s considered an asset.
• The essential mindset of a solution seeker.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to maintain a clear overview of ongoing projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling you to easily build new connections and collaborate with various departments and colleagues.
• Willingness to travel abroad for short assignments to support or hand over on‑site operations.

Why working for us

Working at Jan De Nul means helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day, with the aim of ensuring the global quality of life for generations to come.

What we offer

• Through the JDN Academy, we provide you with a continuous training programme.
• Our FIT programme supports your well‑being, with a focus on exercise, nutrition, and various team activities.
• A permanent contract with 42 paid vacation days (20 statutory, 12 ADV days, and 10 public holidays).
• An attractive salary with a 13th month and double holiday pay, including:
  • Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
  • Possibility to participate in the Flex Reward programme, including bicycle and car leasing with fuel card (in Belgium).
  • Reimbursement for public transport and bicycle allowance.
  • Group and hospitalisation insurance.
  • Option for an iPhone with a mobile and data subscription (with employee contribution).
  • Various staff discounts.
• The opportunity to make a difference together with your colleagues in a stable and growing family business.

The world is what you make it

Jan De Nul Group shapes water and land around the world, addressing some of the most important challenges of our time. We boost the energy transition with infrastructure for renewableoffshore energy. We focus on nature‑inclusivedredging solutionsto build harbours and protect our coastlines from the rising sea. We develop innovativeconstruction projectsfor smart mobility and durable buildings. And we invest inplanet redevelopment, giving new purpose to polluted sites. At Jan De Nul, the world is what you make it.

Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti‑discrimination employer.

operations support; dredging works; works manager; project engineer; operational support; preparation;