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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: take ownership of the technical integrity, feasibility, and regulatory compliance of superyacht designs, ensuring alignment between engineering, production, external naval architecture partners, and classification/flag requirements throughout the yacht construction process
Projects: custom-made mega yachts +80m
Company: engineering office with state-of-the-art building facilities
Main requirements: +7 years of experience as a Naval Architect within yachtbuilding sector
Your opportunity
As a Senior Naval Architect / Project Engineer, you will take technical ownership of the Naval Architecture scope for one or more large superyacht projects. Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will independently manage your project scope while working closely with Project Management, Production, Engineering and external partners.
What you will do
While detailed calculations and analyzes are typically prepared by external specialists, you will be responsible for reviewing, challenging and coordinating these deliverables, ensuring the technical quality and consistency of the overall Naval Architecture scope for your assigned project(s).
You will act as the technical contact point for all Naval Architecture-related matters within your assigned project(s).
- Take technical ownership of the Naval Architecture scope within your assigned project(s).
- Review, verify and challenge Naval Architecture deliverables covering stability, weight management, hydrostatics, vessel performance, watertight integrity, structural fire protection, loadline, tonnage and other related regulatory compliance.
- Ensure technical consistency, feasibility and compliance with project requirements, class rules and flag regulations.
- Translate regulatory requirements into practical and buildable engineering solutions.
- Coordinate technical discussions with classification societies, flag administrations, suppliers and internal/external engineering partners.
- Support production by resolving technical issues during construction and providing on-site technical support when required.
- Support docking, launching and transport operations.
- Work closely with the Lead Engineer to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery of the Naval Architecture scope.
Where you will work
Dreaming of working in a company that is among the top 3 mega yacht builders in the Netherlands? Then this is the opportunity for you!
Our client does not only build state-of-the-art luxury mega yachts but is also one of the oldest and most prominent shipyards in the Low Lands.
- Combination of rich tradition and a modern approach
- The finest quality & attention to detail
- You will learn from the best professionals in the market
- Engineering office together with shipyard facilities
- The fast-growing department that requires to be sharp and flexible
- An international team of passionate & motivated colleagues
What you already have
You are an experienced Naval Architect with a strong technical background in stability, weight management and regulatory compliance. You are expected to understand the engineering behind the design, review and challenge technical calculations, and make sound engineering decisions.
- MSc or BSc degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of experience within yachtbuilding, on large yachts (45m+)
- Strong naval architecture background, including stability, weight estimation and weight monitoring, inclining tests and sea trials.
- Good understanding of international regulations, class rules and flag requirements. Experience with REG Yacht Code is an advantage.
- Experience reviewing and validating naval architecture calculations and the confidence to challenge technical assumptions when necessary.
- Good understanding of yacht production processes and shipyard constraints.
- Strong engineering judgment with the ability to work independently and take clear ownership of responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills and fluent English
Your benefits
- More time to enjoy life: 40 paid holidays every year.
- Extra support for sustainable living: Sustainable Life & Work Bonus.
- Business travel covered: Insurance included whenever you travel for work.
- We pay the journey: Interview and commuting costs are reimbursed.
- Expand your network: Meet professionals from across the Dutch maritime industry at exclusive events.
- Moving to the Netherlands? We'll help you find housing and complete your registration.
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