Project Lead Naval ArchitectureDo you want to be in charge for concept- and basic designs of some of the most complex vessels around? And are you experienced in managing a multidiscipline team, all stakeholders, planning and budget? We would like to get in touch. Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam is currently looking for a Project Lead Naval Architecture, who can manage complex designs from the first client meeting till the final stage of engineering. In the commercial phase, you’re already involved in providing technical input regarding concepts and estimations for the final proposal. Once the project is rewarded, you’ll select your team in consideration with the department manager(s) and determine detailed planning and budgets. During the engineering, you’ll manage your team of design, structural, marine systems and 3D/2D engineers where the focus will be engineering work related to vessel lay-outs, stability, weight- and hydrodynamical calculations to optimize hull-and ship structures taking integration with offshore equipment, marine systems and workability into account. The types of new designs and conversions you’ll work on show a big variety, where you can think of custom-made designs for the offshore, renewable, dredging & mining and salvage and decommissioning markets.All your design and engineering work will be under class approval of organizations like DNV, Bureau Veritas or Lloyds. You’ll be responsible for coordination and communication with these organizations and will discuss progress with the department manager and your clients. About Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam​​​​​​​We are renowned for high-tech performance and tailor-made vessel designs and conversions, high quality equipment design and operational engineering. Vuyk’s experienced specialists work on direct orders from the beginning of a new project. In this early stage, its engineers advise customers on design matters and ensure that any required elements are provided. The total scope could range from feasibility studies to full basic designs or operational engineering packages including detailed engineering.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical input for the commercial team to translate client requests into concepts, estimations and proposals;Lead a multidiscipline team of engineers and designers during the project;Keep track of planning, budgets and engineering progress and discuss progression with clients and the department manager;Responsible for engineering related to vessel lay-outs, stability, weight- and hydrodynamical calculations;Communication with class approval organizations like DNV, Bureau Veritas or Lloyds.Your backgroundA Msc degree in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering or comparable;10+ years’ of experience in engineering in the maritime industry;Experience with different stages of engineering like concept- and basic design, FEA analyses and 3D/2D modellingWell known with class approval authorities and rules & regulationsPro active and good writing and communication skills in both English and DutchOur offerExcellent salary and working conditionsGood secondary conditions like 37 holidays (28 + 9) profit distribution and working from home arrangementWorking on state of the art projects within the maritime industry with a high variety of projects to work onWorking in an experienced teamVarious study possibilities and training Interested in working for Vuyk? Send your application or call Sebastiaan Schuurman for more information (+31 (0)10 312 6400)