Senior Engineer Plans and Arrangements

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. About us Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty? The role Currently we are seeking a Senior Engineer Plans & Arrangements to strengthen our Plans & Arrangements (P&A) team within the Engineering department. In this role we have two expertise areas namely Plans and Arrangements. In this role you will be specifically focusing on developing statutory plans based on ship specifications and stakeholder requirements. You will collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to contribute to high‑quality technical solutions while ensuring full compliance with applicable rules and standards. In this role you will be part of a basic engineering team responsible for creating statutory plans and securing approval from classification societies and clients. Examples include the General Arrangement Plan, Fire Safety Plan, and Watertight Integrity Plan. These plans serve as essential foundations for other engineering disciplines and form a crucial component of the overall engineering process. Key accountabilities In this role, your responsibilities will include: Analyse and interpret relevant norms, rules, regulations, and customer requirements for your assigned plans. Independently prepare statutory plans using 2D and 3D software, ensuring full compliance with all applicable standards and client specifications. Identify challenges and discuss them with the Lead Engineer Plans, proactively proposing effective solutions. Collaborate with a range of engineering disciplines to achieve optimal technical outcomes. Adapt to evolving project needs and stay up to date with the latest developments. Contribute to the ongoing development and professionalisation of the P&A department. Skills & experience We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: Secondary vocational education (MBO-4+) related to an outfitting or engineering discipline. At least 3 years 'of experience with drafting statutory plans Proven knowledge of Class and Statutory regulations, ideally within shipbuilding or offshore environments. Passionate and experienced in using 2D and 3D CAD systems including Microstation, SolidWorks, and 3DExperience (CATIA). Good command of the English language written & verbal. Excellent antecedents as a pre-employment security screening are a standard part of the recruitment procedure. What we offer At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with: A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay. 27 holidays and 13 ADV days. Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre. PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%. Profit sharing based on company results. Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week. Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness. Application & information Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of: Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work. Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours). Notice period / possible starting date. Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal. For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000 A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process. Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-JD1 Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family. We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family. To set up a Job Alert, please create an account by clicking on the 'Sign In' option located in the top right corner of the page.