Lead Engineer (Offshore Wind)

We ARE Renewables; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

We ARE Renewables’ client, an EPCI contractor in offshore wind, seeks a Lead Engineer to join on a permanent staffing basis. The role can be based in the Netherlands or Belgium with relocation required and international project exposure.

You will drive engineering, preparation and execution of offshore wind installation projects, develop method statements, and ensure safe, efficient operations on sea or shore while reviewing Orcaflex analyses and supporting cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Offshore or Marine Engineering.
• Experience in subsea cable installation or offshore wind installation projects.
• Willingness to work abroad on vessels or projects and in office.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Excellent team player and a good communicator.
• Hands-on mindset, commitment to Safety, and passion for offshore innovation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the engineering, preparation, and execution of offshore wind installation projects.
• Develop detailed method statements to ensure safe and efficient operations offshore.
• At sea or onshore, lead by example—delivering innovative solutions and staying focused on results.
• Review and validate Orcaflex analyses performed by the engineering team.
• Review engineering reports, procedures, manuals, and method statements.
• Prepare work packs for project execution.
• Translate theory into practice on site, optimizing and leading operations when needed.
• Support the project with ad-hoc operational needs and respond to project management queries.
• Ensure planning, reporting, cost management and budget follow-up.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Hands-on mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical)

Job description

We ARE looking for a Lead Engineer for a client of ours, an EPCI contractor in the offshore wind industry, to join them on a permanent/staff basis, to be based either in Netherlands or Belgium.

You will take a key role in preparing and executing pioneering offshore wind installation projects around the world. You will turn ideas into action, translate engineering into safe and reliable offshore operations, and help deliver the renewable energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Drive the engineering, preparation, and execution of our offshore wind installation projects.
• Develop detailed method statements to ensure safe and efficient operations offshore.
• At sea or onshore, you will proudly lead by example - delivering innovative solutions, safeguarding safety, and staying focused on results.
• Review and validate Orcaflex analyses performed by the engineering team.
• Review engineering reports, procedures, manuals, and method statements.
• Prepare work packs for project execution.
• Translate theory into practice on site, optimizing and leading operations when needed.
• Support the project with ad-hoc operational needs and respond to project management queries.
• Ensure planning, reporting, cost management and budget follow-up.
• At sea or onshore, you will proudly lead by example. Delivering innovative solutions, safeguarding safety, and staying focused on results.

Requirements / Your profile:

• Bachelor / Master degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Offshore or Marine Engineering;
• Experience in the area of subsea cable installation or offshore wind installation projects (such as foundations and/or T&I); (MANDATORY)
• Willingness to work abroad on our vessels or projects and in the office;
• Fluent in verbal and written English;
• Excellent team player and a good communicator.
• Hands-on mindset, commitment to Safety, and passion for offshore innovation.

ONLY FOR EU PASSPORT HOLDERS!

Location: Netherlands or Belgium (depending on the discipline) - relocation is mandatory

Contract type: Permanent/Staff

Start: ASAP (in consultation with client)