Senior Supervisor, Special Lifting & Transport (Europe)

Mammoet; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mammoet Europe seeks a Supervisor for Special Devices to lead highly specialized lifting and transport operations across Europe and beyond. You will supervise teams working with crawler cranes, engineered lifting systems, and SPMTs, ensuring safe, efficient execution of complex engineered projects.

The role requires deep technical understanding, strong leadership, and a proactive safety mindset. You will coordinate between project engineering, operators, and on-site teams, traveling extensively

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy lifting, specialized transport, or complex crane operations.
• Experience in a supervisory or lead operator role in project-based environments.
• Strong safety leadership mindset and ability to enforce standards under pressure.
• Ability to lead multicultural teams in international settings.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel extensively and hold a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Supervising preparation, mobilization, execution, and demobilization of special lifting and transport equipment.
• Leading on-site operational teams during complex and critical lifts.
• Ensuring activities align with engineering plans, safety standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinating logistics of equipment, components, and site setup.
• Coaching and mentoring operators and junior supervisors on site.
• Acting as the main operational contact for clients and project stakeholders on site.
• Monitoring equipment condition and ensuring inspections and maintenance.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in safety, execution quality, and efficiency.
• Working on international assignments across Europe and potentially worldwide.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Supervisory leadership

Hydraulics expertise

Lifting systems

Safety leadership

Multicultural teams

English fluency

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Planning skills

Problem solving

Hands-on mentality

Job description

Mammoet Europe seeks a Supervisor for Special Devices to lead highly specialized lifting and transport operations across Europe and beyond. You will supervise teams working with crawler cranes, engineered lifting systems, and SPMTs, ensuring safe, efficient execution of complex engineered projects.

The role requires deep technical understanding, strong leadership, and a proactive safety mindset. You will coordinate between project engineering, operators, and on-site teams, traveling extensively