Plan Approval Surveyor – Stability

Van Storm Recruitment; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a Plan Approval Surveyor – Stability for a Rotterdam-based role within our client’s international maritime team. You will review stability calculations, drawings, and documentation to ensure compliance with class and statutory rules, while guiding shipyards, engineering companies and shipowners.

You will work with an international group of specialists, applying your expertise to evaluate vessel stability and support safe, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant maritime engineering or classification experience.
• Solid understanding of ship stability and naval architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Review stability calculations, stability booklets, and related technical drawings.
• Assess documentation against classification rules and international regulations.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to shipyards, engineering companies and shipowners.
• Prepare clear technical reports ensuring compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in design reviews.
• Manage multiple projects independently while meeting deadlines.
• Stay updated on maritime stability regulations and practices.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

BSc/MSc in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

NAPA

Rhino

MS Access

Job description

As a Plan Approval Surveyor – Stability, you will play an important role in ensuring that ships and offshore installations meet international stability and safety requirements. You will review technical drawings, stability calculations and engineering documentation, assess compliance with classification rules and statutory regulations, and provide technical guidance to shipyards, engineering companies and shipowners.

You will work on a wide variety of maritime projects, applying your technical expertise to evaluate vessel stability and support safe and compliant designs. Together with an international team of specialists, you will help customers develop reliable solutions while continuously expanding your knowledge of maritime regulations and stability engineering.

What you will do

• Reviewing and approving stability calculations, stability booklets and related technical drawings
• Assessing vessel stability documentation against classification rules and international statutory regulations
• Identifying technical discrepancies and non-conformities, and following up on corrective actions
• Providing technical advice and clarification to shipyards, engineering companies and shipowners
• Preparing clear and accurate technical reports while ensuring compliance with applicable standards
• Collaborating with colleagues from different engineering disciplines and participating in technical meetings and design reviews
• Managing multiple projects independently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Keeping up to date with developments in maritime stability, engineering practices and international regulations

Where you will work

Our client is an established international organisation operating within the maritime sector, supporting shipowners, shipyards and engineering companies with technical expertise and solutions that contribute to safer and more reliable maritime operations.

You will join a specialised engineering team in the Rotterdam area, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, international environment. The organisation offers opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take responsibility and build a long-term career in maritime technology.

What you already have

• BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related technical discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in maritime engineering, offshore engineering or classification
• Good understanding of ship stability, naval architecture principles and associated technical documentation
• Proficiency in NAPA and Rhinoceros for stability analysis and technical design work
• Interest in maritime classification rules, international regulations and statutory requirements
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to review complex technical documentation, identify discrepancies and propose practical solutions
• Experience with MS Access databases or planning tools is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and an interest in continuously developing your technical expertise
• Good communication skills and fluency in English, allowing you to collaborate effectively with international colleagues and customers
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of maritime projects, from commercial vessels to specialised ships and offshore installations
• An international working environment with a collaborative team of technical specialists
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive salary based on experience, performance-based bonus and pension scheme
• Attractive holiday allowance and additional employment benefits