Lead Structural Engineer

C-Job Naval Architects; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

13 ADV days

Hybrid work options

Company laptop

Flexible benefits budget

OpenUp access

Pension allowance

International environment

Company trips & socials

Job summary

C-Job Naval Architects is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to guide the structural design of vessels and floating structures from Hoofddorp. You will define project plans, applicable standards, scope, planning, risk analysis and budgeting to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, independent working style, and excellent English communication, with Dutch as a bonus. You will work in a hybrid setup with an international team and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of marine engineering experience.
• HBO/WO or equivalent in marine technology.
• Experience with FEA; Ansys is a plus.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent English communication; Dutch is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team to deliver high-quality structural designs for vessels.
• Develop project plans, standards, scope, planning, risk analysis and budget.
• Coordinate with PM and clients; manage hours and progress reports.
• Ensure designs meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Marine engineering

FEA

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Communication

Independent working

Education

HBO/WO in marine technology

Tools

Ansys

Job description

C-Job Naval Architects is looking for a Lead Structural Engineer at its Hoofddorp office.

What is required?

• HBO/WO or equivalent experience in marine technology
• A minimum of five years of experience in marine engineering
• Basic understanding or experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and familiarity with Ansys is a plus
• Strong stakeholder management regarding the team, project manager and client
• Optimistic, energetic, and social personality
• Pragmatic, structured, and accurate way of working and ability to work with deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team
• Able to direct calculations
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written, and verbal. Dutch language skills are a bonus
• Prepared to train / coach junior / medior peers
• Living in the Amsterdam area

What will you get?

• 25 days of leave per year plus 13 days ADV based on full time employment.
• Hybrid working options.
• Company laptop.
• Flexible benefits budget
• Access to certified psychologists via the online platform OpenUp.
• Pension allowance in accordance with the Dutch law.
• International working environment.
• Frequently company organized trips, drinks, and festivities.

As a Lead Structural Engineer at C-Job Naval Architects, your key responsibility is to ensure the successful execution and delivery of high-quality structural designs for a diverse array of vessels and floating structures. This role demands your technical expertise in creating the initial project plan, encompassing applicable standards, scope list, planning, risk analysis, and budget.

Your role will further demand effective leadership in managing the engineering team and tasks, ensuring that the projects are executed on schedule, within the budget, and to the highest standards. These projects may range from designing individual components of vessels to planning and executing comprehensive designs for entire structures. You will also handle the accurate registration and administration of hours spent within your discipline, monitor and report on project progress, and implement quality control measures.

In addition to these responsibilities, you are accountable for providing suitable technical solutions for the client's projects, managing their expectations on a technical level. Furthermore, you are responsible for overseeing communication within the team as well as with the client concerning supplier information and client requirements. Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders is integral to this role, alongside fostering close cooperation with the project manager, supporting them during change management and project control.

Working at C-Job Naval Architects

C-Job Naval Architects is an independent ship design and engineering company that operates worldwide, boasting a global team of dedicated engineers, R&D consultants, supervisors, and project managers. At C-Job, we co-create designs with our clients, incorporating our knowledge, skills, innovation, and ingenuity into each design. We have a strong track record of projects in various industries, with a focus on dredging, offshore, passenger vessels, yachts, and commercial vessels for both national and international clients. Our dedicated Research and Development team consistently seeks new ways to improve and innovate designs and creation processes, focusing on alternative energy sources, autonomous shipping, and data science.