Sr. Structural Engineer

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

30 days off

In-house gym access

Social/team events

Leiden office location

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to own the structural scope on large offshore projects in Decommissioning, T&I or Wind from concept to close-out. You will act as the SPOC for structural engineering, coordinate technical decisions and lead a team of engineers across a project.

The role requires a solid offshore background, strong English communication, and willingness to work offshore or in international offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore engineering, project preparation and execution.
• Solid background in offshore structural engineering.
• Strong analytical skills with a practical, pragmatic mindset.
• Good communication in English (written and spoken).
• Supervisory and coaching skills to guide engineers and support the team.
• Ambition and flexibility to work offshore, abroad or in international offices.

Responsibilities

• Concept and detailed design of offshore lifting arrangements and steel structures (grillage, sea fastening).
• Structural strength verifications per HMC guidance and standards.
• Reviewing and approving structural deliverables (drawings, reports).
• Quality control on work delivered by colleagues and contractors.
• Share knowledge and drive continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English communication

Leadership & coaching

Offshore engineering experience

Education

Bachelors/Masters in civil or mechanical engineering

Job description

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

Your role in the story

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you take ownership of the structural engineering scope within one of our large-scale projects within Decommissioning, T&I or Wind. Rather than splitting your attention across multiple projects, you are typically assigned to a single project for a prolonged period, giving you the opportunity to follow the full engineering lifecycle, from early concept development and tendering through detailed engineering, fabrication support, offshore execution and project close-out.

You act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for structural engineering within the project team. You coordinate technical decisions, align stakeholders and ensure engineering quality throughout the project. You are also the functional lead of a team of structural engineers within the project. You provide guidance, review technical work, coach less experienced colleagues and create the conditions for the team to perform at its best. Also, you potentially act as the interface for engineering subcontractors supporting the project scope.

What you will be working on

• Concept and detailed design of offshore fit‑for‑purpose lifting arrangements and steel structures, such as lifting appliances, lift points, grillage and sea fastening;
• Structural strength verifications according to HMC guidance and criteria, along with recognized codes and standards
• Reviewing and approving structural deliverables, including drawings and construction reports
• Performing quality control on work delivered by colleagues and contractors
• Actively contributing to a learning and continuously improving engineering organization by sharing knowledge and identifying improvement opportunities

Key ingredients for success

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore engineering, project preparation and execution
• A solid background in offshore structural engineering
• Strong analytical skills combined with a practical, pragmatic mindset
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Supervisory and coaching skills to guide and support less experienced engineers
• The ambition and flexibility to work (temporarily) offshore, abroad or in one of our international offices

Your future colleagues

Of course you are curious to meet us as well! Among others, you will work with Rene, Maurice and Ruben, experienced engineers who are passionate about offshore engineering and knowledge sharing.

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.

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.
• 30 days 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.