Working foreman

Rotterdam Marine Works B.V.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf

Training en professionele ontwikkeling

Uitdagende maritieme projecten

Job summary

Rotterdam Marine Works is seeking a Working Foreman to oversee on-site operations for various maritime projects. You will lead a team of skilled professionals, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule, while serving as the link between project execution, management, and clients.

You will contribute to construction, modification, or repair of maritime structures, maintaining high quality and guiding the team to peak performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in steel structures, fabrication, construction work, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience supervising and leading personnel on-site.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong communication skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Team player who can motivate and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising operational personnel on a daily basis
• Actively participating in construction, assembly, and repair activities
• Monitoring quality, safety, and progress of ongoing work
• Coordinating activities both on-site and in the workshop
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and work instructions
• Identifying bottlenecks and proposing practical solutions
• Liaising with project management, subcontractors, and clients
• Ensuring the efficient deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources
• Inspecting completed work and managing punch-list items

Skills

Steel structures

On-site leadership

Technical drawings

Safety awareness

Team motivation

Job description

Are you an experienced professional who can maintain oversight on the worksite while motivating and supporting colleagues? Do you thrive on challenging maritime projects and enjoy taking a hands‑on approach? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you at Rotterdam Marine Works!

What will you do?

As a Working Foreman, you will be the primary point of contact on the worksite and actively contribute to a variety of maritime projects. You will ensure that all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and according to schedule. In addition, you will lead a team of skilled professionals and act as the link between project execution, project management, and clients.

Whether it involves the construction, modification, or repair of maritime structures and assets, you will ensure that work is completed to a high standard of quality and that the team performs at its best.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising operational personnel on a daily basis
• Actively participating in construction, assembly, and repair activities
• Monitoring quality, safety, and progress of ongoing work
• Coordinating activities both on‑site and in the workshop
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and work instructions
• Identifying bottlenecks and proposing practical solutions
• Liaising with project management, subcontractors, and clients
• Ensuring the efficient deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources
• Inspecting completed work and managing punch‑list items

What do you bring?

We are looking for a practical leader who leads by example and enjoys working closely with others.

Must‑haves:

• Proven experience in steel structures, fabrication, construction work, or a similar technical environment
• Experience supervising and leading personnel on‑site
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions
• Flexible, results‑oriented, and hands‑on attitude
• Strong communication skills
• A strong sense of responsibility and attention to safety and quality
• A team player who can motivate and support colleagues

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience within the maritime industry
• VCA‑VOL certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Forklift, MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), or lifting certifications
• Good command of the English language
• Experience with work preparation and planning

Who is Rotterdam Marine Works?

Rotterdam Marine Works specializes in the construction, modification, repair, and maintenance of maritime structures and assets. We provide comprehensive solutions for our clients and deliver high‑quality tailor‑made services.

Our projects range from complex steel structures and maritime installations to maintenance and repair activities supporting offshore, nearshore, and inland shipping operations.

Our culture is characterized by short communication lines, a no‑nonsense mentality, and a strong focus on quality, safety, and reliability. We offer our employees the opportunity to take initiative, further develop their skills, and contribute to challenging projects.

What do we offer?

• A varied role within challenging maritime projects
• Significant responsibility and room for personal initiative
• A close‑knit team of dedicated colleagues
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Dutch Metalworking Industry Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf)
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to work on unique and non‑standard projects
• An organization where craftsmanship, safety, and reliability are at the heart of everything we do