Senior Naval Architect

Qabird; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 47,385 - 72,194; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Flexible working

Home office allowance

Workspace setup grant

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Career development

Job summary

Royal IHC is seeking a Naval Architect to lead the Naval Basic Engineering discipline across multiple dredging projects. You will oversee deliverables, ensure compliance with specifications, and contribute to hull design activities for Beavers and other dredging solutions.

You will collaborate with design, estimation, project management, procurement and production, while mentoring a small team and managing schedules to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in basic engineering.
• Proven knowledge of construction calculations.
• Familiarity with CAD applications.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding classification rules (preferred).
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Naval basic engineering discipline within projects.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of naval engineers.
• Manage tasks, schedules, and quality for engineering activities.
• Perform basic engineering tasks: calculations, weight/stability checks, documentation.
• Oversee classification process and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Design, Estimation, PM, Procurement and Production teams.
• Support lifecycle stages from design to service.
• Balance work across projects to add value and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Naval architecture

Basic engineering

Construction calculations

CAD

Classification rules knowledge

Multi-project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Royal IHC is looking for a Naval Architect.

Do you want to develop yourself within your field of expertise and as a crucial team member within our projects? Then we might have the perfect challenge for you. You will be part of the engineering team within the PMG Standard Modular Dredging Vessels and be the expert in the field of Naval Basic engineering. Work on projects with your direct colleagues in the field of mechanical, hydraulic, piping and electrical engineering as well as mission equipment specialists.

The engineering team consists of a balanced mix of young professionals and colleagues with lots of experience. The team members describe the collegiality and willingness to help each other as a big plus. The interesting part of working for the PMG Standard Modular Vessels is that you develop all-round and broad knowledge of the complete product. You will get to know all the systems on the dredger, from the cutter to the spud hoisting installation.

The role

In this position, you will act as the Discipline Coordinator for the Basic Engineering Naval as well as participate in the Basic Engineering work. You will lead the discipline and oversee all the work coming from various ongoing projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with the technical specification and applicable regulations. You will also deliver input for the basin trials, manuals and report progress for the planning.

At the same time, you will contribute directly to the design and engineering of hull constructions for our product portfolio, including Beavers and other dredging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Naval basic engineering discipline within the various projects.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of Naval basic engineers, reviewing their deliverables.
• Manage tasks, schedules, and quality standards for the engineering activities within the discipline. This includes outsourced engineering activities.
• Execute basic engineering tasks, including construction calculations, weight and stability checks, arrangements and technical documentation.
• Managing the classification process and ensuring compliance with the applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Design & Estimation, Project management, Procurement, Suppliers, Production and Services.
• Support internal and external stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle (design, engineering, production, commissioning, and service).
• Dividing your time between various projects such as development of new products that add value to our product portfolio and projects to make our operations more efficient.

Your profile

• A bachelor’s degree in or similar to Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in basic engineering.
• Proven knowledge of construction calculations.
• Strong leadership skills in combination with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding classification rules (preferred).
• Familiarity with CAD applications and ability to learn quickly.

Royal IHC offers you

• A salary between €4246 and €6469 gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance.
• A Plenty of time off: 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.
• A Flexible working: A home office allowance of €2.45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.
• A Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.
• A solid pension plan through PME.
• A Room to grow: Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to support your development.
• A Health and energy: Unlimited access to our in-house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
• Royal IHC takes care of things you’d rather not worry about, but that are still important—such as disability insurance, partner pension, and the option to have additional healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.

About Standard Modular Dredging Vessels

The long-term market outlook for the Product Market Group Standard Modular Dredging Vessels is positive, as countries invest in water systems to adapt to climate change. Our standard products (Beavers, DMCs, Boosters) have a proven track record, and we pride ourselves on delivering the best dredgers, workboats, and boosters for contractors, port authorities, and ministries worldwide.

In 2050 (when we exist over 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.

Will you help shape the future of the maritime industry?