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 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.

Your personal development

A traineeship is all about learning, developing yourself, and growing. We provide plenty of space for that. We encourage ownership and often ask you to reflect. You won’t be doing this alone but together with your team and fellow trainees.

This is how we work together to build a sustainable, resilient world.

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 application process will begin in January/February 2025, and you will be able to apply on this site. 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. We encourage ownership and often ask you to reflect. You won’t be doing this alone but together with your team and fellow trainees.

This is how we work together to build a sustainable, resilient world.

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 application process will begin in January/February 2025, and you will be able to apply on this site. 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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