Hull Designer – Cadmatic

Multi.engineering; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan STIPP Plus 23.4%

8% holiday allowance

40 vacation days per year

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Relocation assistance and 30% ruling (

Job summary

Multi.engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to join an offshore engineering team near Rotterdam, NL. You will develop Cadmatic Hull 3D hull models and AutoCAD 2D drawings while coordinating with engineers and project managers as the Cadmatic expert.

English is the working language; relocation support is available. You will bring 10+ years of experience, strong communication, and mentoring capabilities to deliver technically challenging offshore vessel designs.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical qualification in Shipbuilding Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant structural design experience; candidates with 10+ years preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency in Cadmatic Hull and good working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D hull and structural models using Cadmatic Hull.
• Prepare accurate 2D construction drawings in AutoCAD.
• Execute assigned design scopes independently and coordinate related technical interfaces.
• Ensure models and drawings follow engineering input, internal standards, and customer requirements.
• Act as the Cadmatic technical point of contact within the project team.
• Coach other designers, review their work, and provide technical guidance.
• Improve modelling methods, drawing quality, and design efficiency.

Skills

Strong English communication

Mentoring designers

Independent design work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Shipbuilding/Naval Architecture or related

Tools

Cadmatic Hull

AutoCAD 2D

Rhinoceros

Job description

• Work location: Rotterdam area, the Netherlands – four days in the office and one day from home
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: One year, with the intention of continuing permanently
• Contract: Employment contract
• Language: English; Dutch is an advantage
• Focus: Cadmatic Hull 3D modelling and AutoCAD 2D construction drawings for offshore vessels and structures

Bring your Cadmatic Hull expertise to a senior design role near Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As a Senior Structural Designer, you will create 3D hull models and AutoCAD 2D construction drawings while supporting the wider design team as a Cadmatic expert and technical point of contact. English is the working language, Dutch is optional, and relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands.

Where You’ll Work

You will join an offshore engineering team that develops designs for ships and offshore structures, including wind turbine installation vessels. Engineers, designers and project managers work closely to translate engineering requirements into accurate structural designs.

Cadmatic Hull is an important part of the design process. Alongside your own design scope, you will help ensure that projects are set up correctly, designers receive technical support, and models remain consistent and aligned with project requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop detailed 3D structural and hull models using Cadmatic Hull.
• Prepare accurate 2D construction drawings in AutoCAD.
• Execute assigned design scopes independently and coordinate the related technical interfaces.
• Ensure that models and drawings follow engineering input, internal standards, and customer requirements.
• Act as the technical point of contact for Cadmatic within the project team.
• Coach other designers, review their work, and provide practical technical guidance.
• Improve modelling methods, drawing quality, and design efficiency.

What You Bring

• A relevant technical qualification in Shipbuilding Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant structural design experience; candidates with 15 years or more are preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency in Cadmatic Hull and good working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
• The ability to independently complete complex structural design scopes.
• Practical knowledge of ship structures, structural design principles and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of relevant offshore rules, regulations and technical standards.
• Experience designing offshore vessels would be an advantage.
• Experience with Rhinoceros would be useful.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Dutch language skills would be an advantage.
• An accurate and analytical approach, with the confidence to coordinate technical details with engineers, designers and project managers.

What’s In It For You?

• A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities.
• A fixed-term contract for one year, providing you with stability from day one and the clear intention of continuing your career with the client afterwards.
• An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%.
• 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May.
• 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer for your commute.
• Moving to the Netherlands? We'll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats).
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result.
• An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party and other social events throughout the year.
• The flexibility to work from home one day per week.

Interested?

If this position is not the right match, you are welcome to visit our website, MULTI.engineering, where we regularly post similar maritime and offshore engineering opportunities.