Traineeship Project Operations Dredging & Infra

Are you ready to kickstart your career in marine and civil engineering and construction? At Van Oord, we offer the chance to gain hands-on experience in large-scale dredging projects, such as port expansions and coastal protection initiatives. With rotations across exciting projects all over de world and office-based roles, this traineeship allows you to develop your skills, work with diverse teams, and contribute to meaningful global infrastructure solutions.

THE POSITION

As a Trainee Superintendent, you play an essential role in preparing and executing diverse dredging projects. Over the course of 18 months, you’ll rotate across three positions: one in the office and two on project. This structured approach ensures you gain comprehensive insights into our operations and the department. In this way, you’re not only approving Van Oord. You’re also working on your own skills, gaining experience and growing your professional career.  

YOUR IMPACT

You will contribute directly to the success of Van Oord’s projects by joining innovative engineering and construction solutions while ensuring practical, on-the-ground implementation. Your role will focus on executing projects with an emphasis on operational efficiency, quality, and sustainability. 

• Participate in the preparation and execution phases of projects, such as land reclamation and port construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge dredging tools and technology.

Your efforts will enhance project outcomes while maintaining safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility. 

YOUR WORKPLACE

At Van Oord, you’ll experience a work environment where collaboration and openness are key. While we are a global leader in marine contracting, the day-to-day focus is delivering practical, high-quality solutions for challenging projects all over the world. Whether you’re working in the office during the preparation , or on-site during the execution of the project, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team, working alongside different cultures in an international environment, all committed to achieving results together. 

ABOUT YOU

You have strong collaboration and communication skills. Next to that, we ask the following: 

• A degree (HBO/WO) in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in marine or civil engineering and/or construction.
• Excellent organizational and technical abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work internationally.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

WE OFFER

We offer you an 18-month Traineeship designed to accelerate your personal and professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships with fellow trainees, and form a network that will support you throughout your career. Besides this, we also offer: 

• A competitive salary and benefits package; 
• Attractive travel reimbursement (€0.31 per km) and home-office reimbursement (€2.15 per day); 
• 32 vacation days (with a maximum of 7 collective days) to be taken outside the office periods; 
• A variable bonus, depending on the company’s results; 
• An attractive pension plan; 
• Option for a collective health insurance plan (Van Oord covers your additional package); 
• Flexible home-office arrangement: in agreement with your manager;  
• Unique development opportunities consisting of various workshops, presentations and training courses; 
• Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, Queer Community; 
• Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, and motorcycling.

Apply now and become a Creator of Resilience to make an IMPACT with Van Oord! 

Applications submitted via email will not be processed. Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. 

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