Superintendent Offshore Wind

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary matching responsibilities

Project allowances

Pension scheme

Variable bonus

Attractive travel allowance

Extensive learning and personal development opportunities

Job summary

An innovative offshore organization in the Netherlands seeks a Superintendent for Offshore Wind projects. You will lead installation operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met on-site. The ideal candidate has a technical background, at least 3 years in offshore projects, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, project allowances, and extensive development opportunities, all aimed at making a significant contribution to renewable energy.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of operational experience in offshore installation projects.
• Ability to connect people around a shared goal.
• Thrive in a fast-paced offshore environment.
• Flexibility to work alternately on board, on-site and in office environments under various rotation schedules.
• A good command of the English language, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute offshore installation projects worldwide.
• Ensure operations meet safety and quality standards.
• Manage documentation for flawless execution.
• Lead and motivate internal and external teams.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers for project execution.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical insight

HSE standards understanding

Communication in English

Education

Technical, mechanical, maritime or civil background

Job description

Do you want to take your career in offshore wind to the next level? As a Superintendent for Offshore Wind projects, you’ll lead complex installation operations that help build a better world for future generations. Together with your team, you’ll bring challenging projects to life — safely, efficiently and with pride.

The Position

As Superintendent, you will be responsible for the preparation and execution of offshore installation projects worldwide. You’ll ensure that every operation meets the highest safety and quality standards while aligning with project-specific requirements. Working within Van Oord Offshore Wind means being part of an innovative, dedicated and collaborative organisation that shapes the future of renewable energy.

Your Impact

In this role, your expertise directly contributes to the successful realisation of offshore wind farms — from cable and foundation installation to heavy lifting operations. You’ll prepare and manage documentation such as method statements, work procedures and reports, ensuring flawless execution. You will:

• Contribute to the preparational phase to ensure safe, timely and high-quality execution
• Create and follow up on project documentation, including method statements and management of change
• Coordinate and advise in case of technical challenges
• Lead, motivate and coordinate internal and external teams to achieve operational success
• Liaise with (Offshore) Construction Managers and Site Management for smooth project execution

Your Workplace

You’ll work in dynamic offshore environments, alternating between vessels, project sites and preparation work at our offices. Every day brings a new challenge, a new location and new teamwork. Surrounded by professionals who share your drive, you’ll feel part of something bigger — creating resilient energy infrastructure that lasts.

About You

You are a natural leader with a hands‑on mindset and the ability to connect people around a shared goal. You thrive in a fast‑paced offshore environment where safety, teamwork and precision come first. With your technical insight and calm under pressure, you inspire confidence in those around you. You bring:

• A technical, mechanical, maritime or civil background with at least 3 years of operational experience in offshore installation projects
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate your team
• A solid understanding of HSE standards within the renewable energy industry
• Flexibility to work alternately on board, on‑site and in office environments under various rotation schedules
• A good command of the English language, spoken and written

We Offer

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you:

• A salary matching with responsibilities and experience
• Project allowances (based on location and situation of the project)
• A pension scheme
• A variable bonus
• A great onboarding program in which you get familiar with Van Oord and also get to know your new colleagues
• Opportunity to make career steps, within different business units
• Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz
• An attractive travel allowance, if you work at an office in the Netherlands

At Van Oord, I don’t just work on projects, I get to see them come to life. Nicole Discipline Engineer