Vacancy - Project Support Officer

Rotterdam Engineering BV; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Pension scheme

Time-for-time compensation

Job summary

Rotterdam Engineering BV is seeking a Project Support Officer to help manage project schedules, budgets, and proposals while coordinating with clients and suppliers. You will draft reports, assist in meetings, and gradually take on more responsibility within diverse infrastructure projects in energy-related disciplines.

You will develop across multiple projects with personalized guidance and opportunities to participate in internal and external courses, while contributing to process improvements

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential.
• Ability to analyze situations effectively and identify stakeholder needs.
• Willingness to learn rapidly about various projects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support in meetings with clients and stakeholders and assist in drafting project documents.
• Track schedules, budgets, and proposals; draft detailed reports and presentations.
• Coordinate activities, monitor deadlines, and maintain project documentation and invoicing.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve project management methods and processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Situational analysis

Stakeholder management

Interest in technology and finance

Education

Technical HBO or WO degree (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace)

Job description

Do you love structure, organization, and want to work on challenging projects for a diverse range of clients? Join us as a Project Support Officer.

Start as a Project Support Officer

As a Project Support Officer, you will play a vital role within our team, quickly learning about the subject matter, processes, and interests related to our projects.

This support includes:

Assisting in meetings with clients and stakeholders

Creating schedules, budgets, and proposals

You will gradually take on more freedom and responsibility.

What Will Your Contribution Be?

You form an important link in the realization of the project and, in particular, its management. You bear responsibility for various facets within projects, where your contribution is crucial for a streamlined process.

Track the Schedule

You support project managers with the full spectrum of planning, organizing, executing, and reporting in projects. This involves drafting detailed reports and documentation such as project plans, status reports, and presentations.

Project Control

An important aspect of your role is coordinating project activities and facilitating effective communication between project managers, clients, and suppliers. You closely monitor deadlines and project progress, and ensure the orderly management of project documentation, contracts, and invoicing.

Project Optimization

Additionally, you play a role in identifying risks and opportunities within projects, contributing to potential improvements and optimizations. You are an essential link in the pursuit of continuous improvement of project management methods and processes, and you contribute to refining the approach for future projects. Furthermore, you provide valuable administrative support to the entire project team, ensuring projects run smoothly and set goals are achieved.

What does this role mean for your development?

At Rotterdam Engineering, your development is our priority. In this role, you will gain experience across a wide range of applications with different projects and clients. We specialize in various disciplines such as Water, Hydrogen, Heat, Steam, Natural Gas, and Drinking Water. Each discipline provides a unique opportunity to gain specific knowledge, allowing you to explore what best aligns with your interests and goals.

In short, the world of underground infrastructure is a place where your development will continually progress. To expand your knowledge further, we provide personalized guidance and opportunities to participate in relevant internal and external courses.

As part of the Universal Pipeline Association network, we operate independently, but work collaboratively to achieve innovative solutions by leveraging each other’s growth potential.

Who are we looking for?

You have a technical HBO or WO degree, such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

You possess strong organizational skills and are communicatively adept.

You can analyze situations effectively.

You have a strong sense of your stakeholders' interests. You are flexible and curious.

You have an affinity for projects relating to technology, and finance.

You work well both independently as well as collaboratively in a team. You are available for at least 32 hours per week.

What do we offer?

Good primary and secondary employment conditions, including travel reimbursement, time-for-time compensation and a pension scheme.

Challenging work on complex and relevant projects with various clients in the energy transition sector.

Every opportunity to grow quickly – professionally, in terms of expertise, and employment conditions.

Great colleagues, good coffee, and an inspiring office in the heart of Rotterdam.

What do we do?

Rotterdam Engineering is a member of UPA, a collective of engineering firms leading in the field of underground infrastructure and transport pipeline systems. We are involved in the entirety of the engineering process, from conceptual design to the coordination of execution and implementation. We work with municipalities, water authorities, energy companies, network operators, and contractors. We have expertise in a wide range of disciplines: Hydrogen, Heat, CO2, Steam, Drinking Water, Green Gas, Natural Gas, and Pressurized Sewer Systems. In our projects, we strive to create strong and conscientious designs that integrate technology, environmental considerations, costs, and practical feasibility.

By fostering a work environment that ensures the following 5 principles:

Empowering you to make the right decisions

At RE, we focus on identifying and developing your strengths.

We have seen how this stimulates motivation and generates successful outcomes. Effectively playing to your strengths and interests will yield the best results, and in turn be of the greatest benefit to the organization.

Your professional and personal development is central

Rotterdam Engineering provides you with not only the opportunity, but the tools to achieve your personal goals, address your needs, and realize your ambitions both in and out of the office. The way to do great work is to be passionate about what you do. This is what allows us to continually grow as an organization.

A young organization with ample opportunity for freedom and responsibility.

Together, we help you to identify the responsibilities you can and want to take on. You are given the freedom and trust to demonstrate your capabilities.

As a young organization, we prioritize trust and are committed to supporting your contributions and creativity by leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience to ensure quality.

A typical pragmatic Rotterdam attitude

Action speaks louder than words. We approach our work with a pragmatic focus on results, fully engaged and ready to tackle challenges head-on. We believe in learning through experience and remaining committed until we achieve our goals. While mistakes are a part of the process, the true failure lies in not learning from them. It's essential to concentrate on how to recover and move forward after setbacks.

We value team connection

Our motto is 'Work hard, play hard.' We believe that alongside hard work, it's important to create space for relaxation. Our office provides various opportunities to unwind, helping everyone return to work feeling rejuvenated. We also prioritize team bonding through group outings and activities. After all, we achieve our goals together.

Society of Engineers

Rotterdam Engineering is part of a network of engineers. Together we form Society of Engineers . A brand of UPA Group.