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Job Description Role: Senior Structural Designer Work location: Rotterdam area, the Netherlands – four days in the office and one day from home Start: ASAP Duration: One year, with the intention of continuing permanently Contract: Employment contract Language: English; Dutch is an advantage Focus: Detailed hull and structural design for technically complex offshore vessels using Cadmatic Hull and AutoCAD 2D If you have extensive experience with structural design of technically complex offshore vessels and Cadmatic Hull, this position offers responsibility for detailed modelling and construction drawings. In this senior role, you will work independently on assigned design scopes and coordinate technical details with the engineering team. English is the working language, and relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands. Where You’ll Work You will join an engineering team developing designs for vessels and offshore structures. Designers, engineers, and project managers work together to translate engineering requirements into detailed hull models and construction drawings. Your work will focus on the structural details of these vessels: interpreting engineering input, developing accurate models, and preparing drawings that account for ship construction and fabrication requirements. What You’ll Do Develop detailed 3D hull and structural models in Cadmatic Hull for technically complex offshore vessels. Prepare accurate 2D construction drawings in AutoCAD. Translate engineering input into structural details that account for fabrication requirements. Complete assigned design tasks independently and coordinate technical interfaces with engineers and other designers. Check models and drawings against engineering input, internal standards, customer requirements and relevant offshore regulations. Act as the software contact point for Cadmatic Hull within the project team. What You Bring Extensive hands-on experience with Cadmatic Hull, with the ability to independently develop detailed models for complex hull and structural design scopes. Proven hull and structural design experience on technically complex offshore vessels, such as wind turbine installation vessels. At least 10 years of relevant structural design experience; candidates with 15 years or more are preferred. A relevant technical qualification in Shipbuilding Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D for construction drawings. Practical knowledge of ship structures, structural detailing and fabrication processes. Knowledge of relevant offshore rules, regulations and technical standards. The ability to interpret engineering requirements and coordinate technical details with engineers, designers and project managers. Good communication skills in English. Experience with Rhinoceros would be useful. Dutch language skills would be an advantage. What’s In It For You? For Employment Candidates, You Can Expect A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities. A fixed-term contract for one year, providing you with stability from day one and the clear intention of continuing your career with the client afterwards. An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%. 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May. 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer for your commute. Moving to the Netherlands? We'll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats). The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result. An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party and other social events throughout the year. The flexibility to work from home one day per week. Interested? Does your experience combine extensive Cadmatic Hull modelling with structural design for technically complex offshore vessels? Send me your CV or contact me directly. I will be happy to tell you more about the projects, design scope and recruitment process. [email protected] +31 6 86828755 If this position is not the right match, you are welcome to visit our website, MULTI.engineering, where we regularly post similar maritime and offshore engineering opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

Develop detailed 3D hull and structural models in Cadmatic Hull and prepare 2D construction drawings in AutoCAD for technically complex offshore vessels. Independently deliver assigned design scopes, coordinate technical interfaces, verify designs against requirements and standards, and serve as the project team's Cadmatic Hull contact.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 10 years of relevant structural design experience, extensive hands-on Cadmatic Hull experience, and a track record designing technically complex offshore vessels. A relevant technical qualification, AutoCAD 2D skills, practical knowledge of ship structures and fabrication, and good English communication are required; Rhinoceros experience and Dutch language skills are advantageous.

Benefits

• STIPP Plus Pension Scheme
• Holiday Allowance
• Paid Vacation
• Travel Allowance
• Relocation Support
• Work From Home Flexibility
• Social Events