Read all about our

IMPACT Traineeship at Van Oord

Read all about our

IMPACT Traineeship at Van Oord

Are you looking for a challenging traineeship? At Van Oord, we are building a resilient world ready for the future. And we need your help.
Are you looking for a challenging traineeship? At Van Oord, we are building a resilient world ready for the future. And we need your help.
At Van Oord, we strive for a better world for future generations. With our maritime ingenuity, we create long-term value for our stakeholders worldwide. We deliver integrated solutions and have a top fleet, ensuring customer satisfaction and exceeding market expectations. We take pride in our versatile portfolio, which revolves around customer focus, product leadership, and operational expertise.

As a knowledge-driven and high-performance organisation, we are committed to fostering the right leadership and culture. We focus on sustainability and encourage digitalisation.

Are you ready to apply your leadership skills and develop sustainable initiatives that make a real difference for our future?

The IMPACT Traineeship

The IMPACT traineeship aligns with our strategic vision and values. The emphasis is on developing your individual competencies that match our core strategy. This programme provides you with the tools and mindset for personal growth while actively contributing to the ongoing success of Van Oord.

During the 18-month programme, you will be part of a group of 24 trainees and gain practical experience in various fields of our organisation in an international setting. The programme offers a structured approach to your development and consists of three blocks of six months, alternating between office periods and work periods.

About you

Do you enjoy collaborating with diverse, international teams and leveraging cultural differences to create innovative solutions? Are you eager to apply your technical expertise or business acumen to develop practical tools and strategies that tackle real-world challenges? And do you have the drive and determination to address complex problems and bring about meaningful change in a dynamic environment?

We are looking for talents who passionately want to contribute to a sustainable world. So, are you ready to join us and make an IMPACT?

You have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Whether it’s business strategy or technical implementation, you are driven to apply your skills to sustainable and innovative solutions. You possess a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, along with an international perspective and a strong commitment to teamwork.
At Van Oord, we strive for a better world for future generations. With our maritime ingenuity, we create long-term value for our stakeholders worldwide. We deliver integrated solutions and have a top fleet, ensuring customer satisfaction and exceeding market expectations. We take pride in our versatile portfolio, which revolves around customer focus, product leadership, and operational expertise.

As a knowledge-driven and high-performance organisation, we are committed to fostering the right leadership and culture. We focus on sustainability and encourage digitalisation.

Are you ready to apply your leadership skills and develop sustainable initiatives that make a real difference for our future?

The IMPACT Traineeship

The IMPACT traineeship aligns with our strategic vision and values. The emphasis is on developing your individual competencies that match our core strategy. This programme provides you with the tools and mindset for personal growth while actively contributing to the ongoing success of Van Oord.

During the 18-month programme, you will be part of a group of 24 trainees and gain practical experience in various fields of our organisation in an international setting. The programme offers a structured approach to your development and consists of three blocks of six months, alternating between office periods and work periods.

About you

Do you enjoy collaborating with diverse, international teams and leveraging cultural differences to create innovative solutions? Are you eager to apply your technical expertise or business acumen to develop practical tools and strategies that tackle real-world challenges? And do you have the drive and determination to address complex problems and bring about meaningful change in a dynamic environment?

We are looking for talents who passionately want to contribute to a sustainable world. So, are you ready to join us and make an IMPACT? You have graduated with a hbo bachelor or wo bachelor or -master’s degree. Whether it’s business strategy or technical implementation, you are driven to apply your skills to sustainable and innovative solutions. You possess a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, along with an international perspective and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Your personal development

A traineeship is all about learning, developing yourself, and growing. We provide plenty of space for that and will support you in the following;  
  • Building self-reliance and accountability;
  • Cultivating a reflective mindset and continuous learning;
  • Understanding impact on others;
  • The ability to craft and communicate personal and professional visions.

Here's how we support you

We provide extensive support during your traineeship (and after). Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way through coaching, collaboration with colleagues, and tailored professional development goals. We are all about creating a secure and enriching learning experience for you: we will help you become familiar with the organisation, support you with your personal and professional development, help you build your career, and share knowledge and experiences.  

Applying and contact

Currently, a traineeship is underway, and the next one will start in September 2025. The vacany for the Impact Traineeship 2025 will be online in the second week of January.  If you have any questions in the meantime and want to learn more about Van Oord or the traineeship, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Your personal development

A traineeship is all about learning, developing yourself, and growing. We provide plenty of space for that and will support you in the following;  
  • Building self-reliance and accountability;
  • Cultivating a reflective mindset and continuous learning;
  • Understanding impact on others;
  • The ability to craft and communicate personal and professional visions.

Here's how we support you

We provide extensive support during your traineeship (and beyond). Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way through coaching, collaboration with colleagues, and tailored professional development goals. This way, we support your personal and professional growth as you build your career.

Applying and contact

Currently, a traineeship is underway, and the next one will start in September 2025. The vacany for the Impact Traineeship 2025 will be online in the second week of January.  If you have any questions in the meantime and want to learn more about Van Oord or the traineeship, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Keep learning, developing and growing

Work in an international environment

Build a resilient world

Keep learning, developing and growing

Work in an international environment

Build a resilient world

My traineeship was packed with development and leadership training, combining learning with extended work periods on projects both at home and abroad. I never thought I would learn so much on a steppe in Central Asia! It was a year to remember and a fantastic kickstart to my career at Van Oord.

Daan

Trainee IMPACT traineeship

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