Project Lead Naval Architecture

Do you want to be in charge for concept- and basic designs of some of the most complex vessels around? And are you experienced in managing a multidiscipline team, all stakeholders, planning and budget? We would like to get in touch.

Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam is currently looking for a Project Lead Naval Architecture, who can manage complex designs from the first client meeting till the final stage of engineering. In the commercial phase, you’re already involved in providing technical input regarding concepts and estimations for the final proposal. Once the project is rewarded, you’ll select your team in consideration with the department manager(s) and determine detailed planning and budgets.

During the engineering, you’ll manage your team of design, structural, marine systems and 3D/2D engineers where the focus will be engineering work related to vessel lay-outs, stability, weight- and hydrodynamical calculations to optimize hull-and ship structures taking integration with offshore equipment, marine systems and workability into account. The types of new designs and conversions you’ll work on show a big variety, where you can think of custom-made designs for the offshore, renewable, dredging & mining and salvage and decommissioning markets.

All your design and engineering work will be under class approval of organizations like DNV, Bureau Veritas or Lloyds. You’ll be responsible for coordination and communication with these organizations and will discuss progress with the department manager and your clients.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical input for the commercial team to translate client requests into concepts, estimations and proposals

Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers and designers during the project

Keep track of planning, budgets and engineering progress and discuss progression with clients and the department manager

Responsible for engineering related to vessel lay-outs, stability, weight- and hydrodynamical calculations

Communication with class approval organizations like DNV, Bureau Veritas or Lloyds.

What we ask:

A Msc degree in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering or comparable

10+ years’ of experience in engineering in the maritime industry

Experience with different stages of engineering like concept- and basic design, FEA analyses and 3D/2D modelling

Well known with class approval authorities and rules & regulations

Proactive and good writing and communication skills in both English and Dutch

What we offer:

Excellent salary and working conditions

Good secondary conditions like 37 holidays (28 +
9) profit distribution and working from home arrangement

Working on state-of-the-art projects within the maritime industry with a high variety of projects to work on

Working in an experienced team

Various study possibilities and training

About our company:
Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam is the Independent Maritime Design House. In the maritime market, we are the only independent engineering firm offering four unique specializations: ship design, methods engineering, equipment design and temporary steel design. This allows our clients to benefit from the synergy of our combined expertise. Our extensive knowledge and experience in each area enable us to integrate these specializations seamlessly into a single project.

This way, we deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions that advance the maritime industry.