Project Engineer

Are you ready to be part of a team that turns dreams into reality in the world of superyachts? Our client specializes in the maintenance, refit, and transformation of custom-built luxury yachts, delivering exceptional quality and service for their global fleet.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of these projects, blending construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering expertise to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for refit requests and execute engineering for refit and service projects with a multidisciplinary team.
• Act as the technical point of contact for shipbuilding and mechanical engineering aspects within a project, while maintaining an overview of quality, content, and progress across all disciplines.
• Monitor and enforce established design and engineering principles during project execution, providing technical support to teams at the shipyard.
• Independently perform shipbuilding and mechanical engineering drawings and calculations.
• Respond to technical queries from clients and provide expert advice.
• Work across multiple locations to support refit projects and contribute to developing engineering knowledge and quality within the team.

What You Bring

• A degree in Shipbuilding or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in shipbuilding, yacht building, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of theoretical shipbuilding, mechanical engineering systems, and relevant class/national regulations for yachts.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
• A proactive, decisive, and service-oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and customer-focused environment.

Why Join?

• Compensation: Competitive salary (€3,300-€5,000/month, full-time) based on your experience.
• Benefits: 40 days off annually, travel expenses reimbursement (€0.23/km), and access to professional training and development opportunities.
• Culture: Work in an informal and collaborative environment with diverse and talented colleagues.
• Purpose: Contribute to the creation of custom luxury yachts, combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation.

If you’re passionate about shipbuilding, engineering, and luxury yachts, this is your opportunity to contribute to unique projects that redefine excellence.

If you fit these requirements, apply now or please contact me on courtney.cole@darwinrecruitment.com as all CV’s will be reviewed immediately!

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Courtney Cole