Senior Project Engineer Dredging

Overview Jan De Nul Group is synonymous with dredging and land reclamation projects – worldwide and at the highest level. As an engineer at Jan De Nul, you help ensure our dredging projects run smoothly. Fluency in Dutch is a prerequisite. Your Role The Operations Support department stands for thorough preparation before a dredging project begins. Their goal is to provide the on-site project team with a complete and workable plan – the key to efficient, safe, and cost-effective execution. Your responsibilities include: You develop execution plans based on input from tender engineers, coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and engineering firms where necessary. You coordinate with various internal departments to achieve a clear plan and a well-defined division of roles. You work closely with the Construction (Works) Manager Dredging Operations Support on the assigned project. You oversee communication between all parties and ensure the chosen approach is safe, effective, and cost-efficient. You prepare detailed operational requirements and the corresponding equipment list in preparation for mobilisation; you organise this process, monitor its proper execution, and actively support the start-up of mobilisation. You respond quickly to problems and collaborate with the appropriate departments to implement solutions. You contribute to the optimisation of processes and methods, and ensure best practices are shared within the team and across the organisation. What you need to have A bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering, or equivalent. At least four years of technical experience on dredging projects. Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written. Additional languages are an asset. Solution-oriented mindset. Strong planning and organisational skills to maintain an overview of ongoing projects and deadlines. Excellent communication skills to build connections and collaborate with various departments and colleagues. Willingness to travel abroad for short assignments to support or hand over on-site operations. Working at Jan De Nul Working at Jan De Nul means helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day, with the aim of ensuring the global quality of life for generations to come. What We Offer Through the JDN Academy, we provide you with a continuous training programme. Our FIT programme supports your well-being, with a focus on exercise, nutrition, and various team activities. A permanent contract with 42 paid vacation days (20 statutory, 12 ADV days, and 10 public holidays). An attractive salary with a 13th month and double holiday pay, including: Meal vouchers and eco vouchers. Possibility to participate in the Flex Reward programme, including bicycle and car leasing with fuel card (in Belgium). Reimbursement for public transport and bicycle allowance. Group and hospitalisation insurance. Option for an iPhone with a mobile and data subscription (employee contribution). Various staff discounts. The opportunity to make a difference together with your colleagues in a stable and growing family business. Applicable to Belgian contracts. The World Is What You Make It Jan De Nul Group shapes water and land around the world, addressing some of the most important challenges of our time. We boost the energy transition with infrastructure for renewable offshore energy. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build harbours and protect coastlines from the rising sea. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and durable buildings. We invest in planet redevelopment, giving new purpose to polluted sites. At Jan De Nul, the world is what you make it. Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti-discrimination employer. Referenced Teams & Roles Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr