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Antonieta Pichinte
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: developing and reviewing designs, structural analyses, preparing procedures, and supporting during offshore execution.
Projects: heavy lift installations, single-lift platform installations, and removals
Company: offshore fleet owner & operator and EPIC offshore contractor
Main requirements: MSc in Maritime Engineering with 8+ years in structural engineering roles
Your opportunity
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will take the lead in shaping and executing the structural scope of large-scale offshore heavy lift projects. You will be part of an expert engineering team working on complex installations and removals of offshore platforms — executed by some of the most powerful vessels ever built.
In this role, you will manage the full cycle of structural design, from concept development and detailed analyses to offshore support during project execution. You will coordinate across disciplines, mentor younger engineers, and contribute to safe, innovative, and efficient lifting operations. This is a role for someone who thrives on technical depth, teamwork, and the challenge of pushing offshore engineering to new limits.
What you will do
- Lead the structural engineering activities for assigned heavy lift projects from start to finish
- Develop and review designs, calculations, and simulations for platform structures and lifting systems
- Define engineering methods, priorities, and progress while maintaining quality and efficiency standards
- Coordinate with the project and offshore teams to prepare installation and removal procedures
- Review subcontractor engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with project and safety standards
- Monitor budgets, timelines, and material lists for the structural scope
- Provide hands-on technical support during offshore operations when required
- Guide, coach, and review the work of Junior and Medior Engineers
- Capture lessons learned and help improve engineering tools, templates, and work processes
Where you will work
Want to be part of the changing process of the global offshore industry? Our client has the proven leadership and vision to create, maintain and operate previously inconceivable pipelaying, heavy lift, and deep sea mining ships and systems. Redefining technological boundaries and achieving record-breaking feats persistently, this Dutch-based organization is at the forefront of offshore equipment development. You will be proud to work here!
- Be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of offshore installation and heavy lift
- A new industry standard in maintenance, repair and specific mission equipment installation
- Direct and open communication style, “get the job done”
- Great project outlook: state-of-the-art fleet fully booked for next 3 years
- Diverse, international teams working on global projects and developments
- Do you want to be a leader? Do you want to break records? Well, here it is, waiting for you!
What you already have
- A BSc or MSc in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (preferably with an offshore or maritime focus)
- At least 8 years of experience in structural engineering within offshore, heavy lift, or large-scale industrial projects
- A proven ability to take ownership of work scopes and deliver accurate, high-quality results
- Experience leading small technical teams and mentoring less experienced engineers
- Knowledge of FEM analysis tools such as FEMAP or GeniE (or willingness to develop proficiency)
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work across disciplines
- Fluent in English; Dutch is beneficial
- Willingness to occasionally travel offshore for project execution support
- Passion for offshore engineering, innovation, and technical excellence
Your benefits
- 30 paid holidays per year for a good work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance, so you're covered while travelling for work
- 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.
- Housing search support and registration supported by Van Storm
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