Senior Naval Architect

As senior naval architect you will make your mark working on our new designs and modification of a wide variety of vessels. You will be proactive in solutions for our internal clients. The design of a Boskalis vessel like a dredging-, cable lay-, offshore construction- or semi sub cargo vessel, is a highly complex matter. With your specialized knowledge of concept and basic design you relish the diverse nature of our (future) fleet. You are a quick learner, willing and able to understand new complex vessels and their operational demands. Complexity is a fun challenge, not a hindrance for you. Your excellent soft skills are important to understand the needs of our internal client as well as getting the best out of the many specialists in your team. You are creative in thinking about innovative designs for the total, future proof, scope of the Boskalis areas. You enjoy working with various specialists to accomplish this goal in a national and international working environment.

Your responsibilities as naval architect

• You analyse customer demand and develop a concept design, draw up the associated budget and specifications and recruit subcontractors and suppliers.
• You are communicating and building relationships with suppliers (in close concert with purchase department), and you are aware of new products and developments in the market
• You involve external expertise and classification societies in an early stage of the project if required
• During construction phase you serve as a back office for the shipyard site team, you review drawings and specifications, and you will visit the shipyard and participate in discussions/inspections on site if needed
• You manage all parties involved and monitor aspects such as time, quality & budget so that realization, commissioning and aftercare are guaranteed.  
• You attend sea trials and participate in final acceptance of the vessel

Your qualities and experience
You can make your mark as senior naval architect if you have:

• A Bachelor or master’s degree in Naval Architecture.
• Proven experience in the design and calculations of vessels.
• At least 10 years’ work experience.
• Knowledge of the rules of various classification societies.
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English language.
• Willing to travel international (10 / 20%).