ROV & Tooling Specialist Engineer

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Future-proof pension

30 days off + buy 10 extra days

In-house gym and fitness classes

Office in Leiden

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors seeks a highly skilled ROV & Tooling Specialist Engineer to manage technical interfaces with subcontractors and to drive engineering scopes for subsea operations across Decommissioning, Transport & Installation, and Offshore Wind projects.

You will lead ROV, subsea cutting and dredging engineering activities, define fit-for-purpose tooling solutions, and supervise testing and mobilization for offshore execution while expanding subsea capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Technology, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in offshore and subsea operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and technical interfaces.
• Ability to independently drive engineering scopes and technical decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical interface between subcontractors and Heerema's vessels and project teams.
• Lead engineering activities related to ROV, subsea cutting and dredging operations; define tooling solutions.
• Identify project requirements and determine subcontractor equipment and personnel; prepare scopes of work.
• Define testing and qualification requirements; provide technical support during equipment testing and offshore execution (~10% of the year).
• Monitor market developments and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.

Skills

Subsea engineering

ROV & tooling

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Technical interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Ocean Technology or equivalent

Job description

Dive into the world of cutting-edge subsea technology and play a key role in shaping innovative offshore solutions with Heerema!

**Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements**

Your role in the story

As a vital member of our Subsea Services group, you are the technical link between Heerema's vessels, project teams, and external subcontractors. Your pragmatic mindset and can-do attitude allow you to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions in a dynamic project environment.

You take ownership of complex subsea engineering scopes, manage technical interfaces with subcontractors and act as a technical single point of contact for assigned subcontractors. Through your expertise, you play a key role in project execution, tender support and the continuous development of Heerema's subsea capabilities.

As a ROV & Tooling Specialist Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on diverse projects across Decommissioning, Transport & Installation and Offshore Wind projects while taking ownership of increasingly complex scopes.

You will independently manage technical work packages, serve as technical SPOC for designated subcontractors and help shape innovative subsea solutions for some of the industry's most challenging projects. This role provides opportunities to further strengthen your technical leadership, expand your subsea expertise and influence strategic technology decisions within Heerema.

What you will be working on:

Technical subcontractor management

• Manage the technical interface between subcontractors and Heerema's vessels and project teams.
• Technically assess and evaluate subcontractor proposals for subsea services.
• Act as the internal technical single point of contact (SPOC) for assigned subcontractors.

Tender and project preparation

• Lead engineering activities related to ROV, subsea cutting and dredging operations.
• Define fit-for-purpose tooling solutions for complex subsea challenges.
• Identify project requirements and determine required subcontractor equipment and personnel.
• Prepare scopes of work and review subcontractor procedures.
• Define testing and qualification requirements.
• Provide technical support during equipment testing, mobilization and offshore execution of subsea operations (~10% of the year).
• Monitor market developments and evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.

Key ingredients for success

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Technology, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in offshore and subsea operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and technical interfaces.
• Ability to independently drive engineering scopes and technical decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Your Foundation for Success

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non-negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Your future colleagues:

The Subsea Services group is responsible for providing specialist services and support for all tenders and projects. ROV & Subsea Tooling together with Survey & Positioning form one team, working within the Discipline Engineering department.Amongst others, the team consist of: Monika Gruszcynska, Stiaan Gerrits, Thomas Kruijf, Mark Chalmers and Laurette BronswijkThe team consist of: Monika Gruszczynska, Stiaan Gerrits, Thomas Kruijff, Mark Chalmers

Here's why people love working with us

• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance;
• bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €72.488,52.
• 30days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

**Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements**