Traineeship Project Operations Dredging & Infra

You will contribute directly to the success of Van Oord’s projects by joining innovative engineering and construction solutions while ensuring practical, on-the-ground implementation. Your role will focus on executing projects with an emphasis on operational efficiency, quality, and sustainability. 

• Participate in the preparation and execution phases of projects, such as land reclamation and port construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge dredging tools and technology.

Your efforts will enhance project outcomes while maintaining safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility. 

YOUR WORKPLACE

At Van Oord, you’ll experience a work environment where collaboration and openness are key. While we are a global leader in marine contracting, the day-to-day focus is delivering practical, high-quality solutions for challenging projects all over the world. Whether you’re working in the office during the preparation , or on-site during the execution of the project, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team, working alongside different cultures in an international environment, all committed to achieving results together. 

You have strong collaboration and communication skills. Next to that, we ask the following: 

• A degree (HBO/WO) in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in marine or civil engineering and/or construction.
• Excellent organizational and technical abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work internationally.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

We offer you an 18-month Traineeship designed to accelerate your personal and professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships with fellow trainees, and form a network that will support you throughout your career. Besides this, we also offer: 

• A competitive salary and benefits package; 
• Attractive travel reimbursement (€0.31 per km) and home-office reimbursement (€2.15 per day); 
• 32 vacation days (with a maximum of 7 collective days) to be taken outside the office periods; 
• A variable bonus, depending on the company’s results; 
• An attractive pension plan; 
• Option for a collective health insurance plan (Van Oord covers your additional package); 
• Flexible home-office arrangement: in agreement with your manager;  
• Unique development opportunities consisting of various workshops, presentations and training courses; 
• Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, Queer Community; 
• Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, and motorcycling.

Apply now and become a Creator of Resilience to make an IMPACT with Van Oord! 

Applications submitted via email will not be processed. Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. 

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