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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
- Tasks: Manage pre-claim documentation and risk identification across naval shipbuilding projects.
- Projects: Complex defense and maritime shipbuilding programs.
- Company: Leading Dutch naval defense shipbuilder.
- Main requirements: 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding or defense, with strong knowledge of contracts and project documentation.
Your opportunity
As a Commercial Risk & Claims Manager – Shipbuilding you will play a vital part in protecting the company’s commercial and legal interests by ensuring that every relevant document and piece of communication is collected, organized, and ready to support or defend against claims. Your efforts will directly impact the financial success and delivery performance of cutting-edge naval shipbuilding programs.
What you will do
- Lead the collection of documentation from internal departments (Engineering, Production, Procurement, Project Management) and external parties (clients, subcontractors, suppliers).
- Build and maintain effective relationships to ensure timely, accurate information flow.
- Analyse documentation to identify potential claims or risk areas.
- Develop systems and processes for efficient documentation storage and traceability.
- Work closely with Legal, Commercial, and Project Management to evaluate potential claims and defenses.
- Train project teams on documentation best practices and pre-claim procedures.
- Contribute to company-wide lessons learned and claim prevention strategies.
Where you will work
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights
What you already have
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime Technology, Naval Architecture, Engineering, or Law.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the maritime, shipbuilding, or defence sector.
- Solid understanding of shipbuilding contracts, project management, and commercial frameworks.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (Dutch language skills are a plus).
- Excellent references and willingness to undergo security clearance.
- EU citizenship and passport required; candidates with non-EU nationality or dual nationality are not eligible.
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration supported by Van Storm
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