Lifting Supervisor Offshore Wind

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation allowances

32 holidays

Variable bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance supplement

Goodhabitz online academy

Job summary

Van Oord is seeking a Lifting Supervisor to manage onshore and offshore lifting operations for foundations and turbine installation. You will review lift plans and risk assessments, coordinate crane operations on site and collaborate with offshore professionals to advance offshore wind projects worldwide.

You will lead lifting site personnel, check certifications, and support calculations while ensuring safety and efficiency in challenging offshore environments.

Qualifications

• Operational experience on board ships as a crane operator or lifting supervisor.
• Good command of the English language.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A practical, proactive and solution-driven mindset.
• Flexibility to work on board and at project locations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve lift plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure the correct implementation of installation manuals and procedures.
• Support crane-specific calculations such as load capacity and lifting height.
• Check and maintain certification of lifting gear.
• Lead and coach lifting site personnel such as crane operators.

Skills

Crane operation experience

Lifting supervision

English proficiency

Leadership

Problem solving

Flexibility to work worldwide

Job description

THE POSITION

As Lifting Supervisor, you are responsible for managing all onshore and offshore lifting operations for foundations and turbine installation. From reviewing lift plans and risk assessments to coordinating crane operations on site, you’ll make sure every lift is prepared and performed safely and efficiently. You’ll collaborate with a team of skilled offshore professionals and support our mission to accelerate the energy transition through innovative offshore wind projects across the globe.

YOUR IMPACT

Your expertise ensures that each operation runs safely and seamlessly, protecting both people and assets. You’ll

• Review and approve lift plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Ensure the correct implementation of installation manuals and procedures
• Support crane-specific calculations such as load capacity and lifting height
• Check and maintain certification of lifting gear
• Lead and coach lifting site personnel such as crane operators

Your confidence, leadership and practical mindset make a tangible difference — every lift you manage contributes directly to the success of our offshore wind projects.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You’ll be part of an international team working both onshore and offshore, spending extended periods on our installation vessels. Depending on the project, you’ll work in rotation schemes within and outside Europe. It’s a dynamic, hands-on environment where teamwork, trust and safety come first.

About You

You are a confident, safety-focused professional who thrives in a challenging offshore environment. You bring technical knowledge, hands-on experience and a collaborative mindset. You enjoy solving problems in real time and leading others by example. You also have

• Operational experience on board ships as a crane operator or lifting supervisor
• A good command of the English language
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A practical, proactive and solution-driven mindset
• Flexibility to work on board and at project locations worldwide

WE OFFER

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
• Extra allowance when you work on rotation
• 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective)
• Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results
• Attractive pension scheme
• Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package)
• Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association
• Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling