Transport en installatie engineer

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Xander de Cock

Recruitment Business Partner
+31 6 11 33 07 86
We are creators of resilience.

Working with us means building a more resilient world. Join us in constructing a more resilient world with innovative and sustainable maritime, offshore, and dredging solutions.  

Interested in this vacancy?

You can apply by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the recruiter:

Xander de Cock

Recruitment Business Partner
+31 6 11 33 07 86

Personal and professional growth

Personal and professional growth

Diversity of projects

The position

Are you experienced in the field op transport and installation of foundations and turbines? We are looking for a Transport & Installation Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be working in offshore wind projects focusing on the transport, lifting and installation of wind turbines and their foundations. You will be part of our Offshore Wind Foundation Unit based in Gorinchem were you will give operational support to tenders and projects in preparation and execution phase. 

Your responsibilities

Being part of the transport and installation knowledge centre of Van Oord’s Offshore Energy division means you have the following responsibilities;

  • Developing installation procedures for offshore wind projects including selection of the suitable vessels, developing positioning plans for these vessels and selecting the required equipment and tools;
  • Developing concept and detailed lifting arrangements, deck layouts and sea-fastenings;
  • Reviewing and organize review of internal and external deliverables (drawings, reports, etc.);
  • Responsible for the timely delivery of assigned deliverables against the tender/project schedule, within budget and to the required quality level;
  • Preparing for, managing and coordinating engineering subcontractor scope of works;
  • Performing engineering, technical preparation and execution support of offshore wind projects;
  • Assist projects in dealing with unexpected circumstances during execution (trouble shooting);
  • Understanding and advising on how to manage project risks and its implications on programme, budget and quality;
  • Feeding lessons learned back into the Foundation Unit knowledge centre and contribute to continuous improvement.

Job requirements

  • A Bachelor and/or Master degree in Civil, Maritime or Mechanical Engineering;
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience;
  • Strong analytical, practical and pragmatic skills to solve complex problems;
  • Being a team player and good in forming connections within the company as well as external;
  • Having supervisory and coaching skills towards the (junior) installation engineers in our department;
  • A good command of English, both written and spoken.

We offer

We offer you a position in which you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:

  • A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience;
  • An attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km)- and home working allowance (€2.15- per day);
  • Additional allowances for working on board/on project sites abroad;
  • 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
  • Variable bonus, depending on company results, among other things;
  • An attractive pension scheme;
  • Possibility of collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
  • Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis, you can work from home for 2 days.
  • Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz;
  • Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
  • Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling and motorcycling.


Are you interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Xander de Cock.

Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Vimeo and Facebook!  
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. #LI-XD1

The position

Are you experienced in the field op transport and installation of foundations and turbines? We are looking for a Transport & Installation Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be working in offshore wind projects focusing on the transport, lifting and installation of wind turbines and their foundations. You will be part of our Offshore Wind Foundation Unit based in Gorinchem were you will give operational support to tenders and projects in preparation and execution phase. 

Your responsibilities

Being part of the transport and installation knowledge centre of Van Oord’s Offshore Energy division means you have the following responsibilities;

  • Developing installation procedures for offshore wind projects including selection of the suitable vessels, developing positioning plans for these vessels and selecting the required equipment and tools;
  • Developing concept and detailed lifting arrangements, deck layouts and sea-fastenings;
  • Reviewing and organize review of internal and external deliverables (drawings, reports, etc.);
  • Responsible for the timely delivery of assigned deliverables against the tender/project schedule, within budget and to the required quality level;
  • Preparing for, managing and coordinating engineering subcontractor scope of works;
  • Performing engineering, technical preparation and execution support of offshore wind projects;
  • Assist projects in dealing with unexpected circumstances during execution (trouble shooting);
  • Understanding and advising on how to manage project risks and its implications on programme, budget and quality;
  • Feeding lessons learned back into the Foundation Unit knowledge centre and contribute to continuous improvement.

Job requirements

  • A Bachelor and/or Master degree in Civil, Maritime or Mechanical Engineering;
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience;
  • Strong analytical, practical and pragmatic skills to solve complex problems;
  • Being a team player and good in forming connections within the company as well as external;
  • Having supervisory and coaching skills towards the (junior) installation engineers in our department;
  • A good command of English, both written and spoken.

We offer

We offer you a position in which you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:

  • A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience;
  • An attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km)- and home working allowance (€2.15- per day);
  • Additional allowances for working on board/on project sites abroad;
  • 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
  • Variable bonus, depending on company results, among other things;
  • An attractive pension scheme;
  • Possibility of collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
  • Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis, you can work from home for 2 days.
  • Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz;
  • Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
  • Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling and motorcycling.


Are you interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Xander de Cock.

Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Vimeo and Facebook!  
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. #LI-XD1

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