
Outfitting Coordinator
Key Skills
Job Description
As an Outfitting Coordinator, you will work on a rotational basis at our international construction sites and play a key role in the successful delivery of our vessels. If this sounds like your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
As an Outfitting Coordinator, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring outfitting activities during the construction of our vessels. You ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. You act as the link between production teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project disciplines.
What will you do?
- Coordinate and monitor outfitting activities within your assigned project.
- Liaise with production teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other disciplines to ensure seamless execution.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Monitor progress, quality, project schedules, and delivery milestones.
- Identify bottlenecks, deviations, and risks, and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Perform quality inspections and checks.
- Support and coordinate internal and external inspections.
- Register and follow up on punch list items and corrective actions.
- Prepare progress and quality reports.
- Ensure all activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
What do you bring?
You are an enthusiastic professional who enjoys maintaining oversight and thrives on collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. You know how to connect people, make decisions when needed, and feel at home in an international and technical project environment.
In addition, you have:
- MBO+ / Associate Degree or Bachelor's level working and thinking ability.
- Preferably an educational background in Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Installation Engineering.
- Experience within the shipbuilding, offshore, or maritime industry.
- Experience with project coordination, work preparation, or the execution of technical activities.
- The ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings.
- A proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
- Willingness to work on a rotational basis at international project locations.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary and attractive employee benefits package
- A challenging role within an international and dynamic project organization.
- A high degree of responsibility and room for personal initiative.
- Excellent training and career development opportunities.
- 27 vacation days plus 13 additional reduction of working hours (ADV) days per year (based on full-time employment).
- An attractive overseas allowance during assignments to international project locations.
- A professional working environment where collaboration, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship are highly valued
Core Responsibilities
The Outfitting Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring outfitting activities during vessel construction to ensure project schedules and quality standards are met. They act as the primary link between production teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
Requirements
Candidates should possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, such as Naval Architecture or Maritime Engineering. Experience in the shipbuilding or offshore industry, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings and work in an international rotational environment, is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive employee benefits package
- 27 vacation days
- 13 additional reduction of working hours days
- Overseas allowance
- Training and career development opportunities
About Royal IHC
Industry: Shipbuilding
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future. For career opportunities check www.royalihc.com/careers or contact our Staffing department: +31 (0)88015 4444