Junior Project Manager Ship Design (32-40 hr)
Groningen or Rotterdam, Netherlands
Are you at the start of your career and eager to grow into a project management role within ship design and engineering? Do you enjoy organizing, coordinating, and working together with technical specialists on innovative maritime projects? Then we are looking for you as our new Junior Project Manager Ship Design!
As a Junior Project Manager at Conoship International…
You are part of a multidisciplinary project team responsible for delivering innovative ship design and engineering projects.
Working closely with experienced Project Managers, engineers, and naval architects, you contribute to keeping projects on track, aligned, and technically sound from early concept studies through to detailed design. As you gain experience, you will take on increasing responsibility within the project team and grow towards an independent project management role.
Often the projects are at the forefront of technology, with a strong focus on emission reduction and sustainability. Besides ship design and engineering, Conoship International is strongly involved in research projects concerning alternative fuels, and sustainable shipping with the aim of using these results in new designs and products. The results of our research have already led to the launch of successful start-ups.
Your main responsibilities:
- Contributing to the management of ship design and engineering projects from concept development through to detailed design
- Coordinating project activities, planning, and schedules together with the Project Manager to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
- Working closely with engineers, designers, and naval architects to support effective collaboration within the project team
- Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks or bottlenecks, and helping the team address them proactively
- Supporting compliance with applicable regulations, classification society rules, and client requirements
- Preparing and organizing design reviews, client meetings, and key project milestones
- Managing and maintaining project documentation, including technical specifications and design deliverables
- Contributing to project reporting and internal status updates to ensure transparency and informed decision-making
Who are you?
Please note that only candidates with a valid EU work visa will be considered for this role.
- You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Project Management, or a related field
- You are a recent graduate or have a few years of relevant experience in ship design, engineering, or a technical project environment
- You have at least a basic understanding of naval architecture principles and ship systems
- You are organized, proactive, and eager to develop yourself
- You have good communication skills and enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams
- You are comfortable working in a dynamic project-based environment
What do we offer you?
- A competitive salary aligned with your education and experience
- Intensive on-the-job coaching and mentoring by experienced Project Managers
- A clear growth path towards a senior Project Managers role
- A dynamic working environment at one of the pioneers of sustainable shipping innovations
- A cohesive and committed international team
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- An active staff association that organizes quarterly events
Working at Conoship International
Conoship International is a leading Dutch ship design and engineering company with a passionate team of experts dedicated to the future of a more sustainable shipping every day. With almost 50 colleagues, we work for our international clients from Groningen (head office), Rotterdam and Gdansk.
For more than 70 years, we have led the way with innovative solutions for making the maritime industry more sustainable. Since 1952, over 2,000 ships have been built according to the company’s designs.
Want to know more or apply directly?
Enthusiastic? Then respond immediately by sending your CV and cover letter to hr@conoship.com. Would you like to know more before applying? For questions, please get in touch with Lihua Yuan at (0)50 526 88 22.
Are you interested? Contact us:
050 5268 822 or send an email to hr@conoship.com with your motivation and CV
Hear it from our highly skilled and experienced team
Redmer van der Meer, Concept Designer & Hydrodynamic Specialist
Roel Blom, Project Manager
I started at Conoship as an intern, and I’ve been working for the company for ten years. What I like the most about working at Conoship is the team. We are very open with each other and discuss projects and challenges. Our colleagues are always very helpful and insightful. When you finish your studies at university, your knowledge is very technical, and working for a company with an experienced team helps you better understand how to apply it to a project. You improve your understanding of concept design, stability, hydrodynamics, regulations, etc. A great milestone for me at Conoship was developing one of the first Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) calculations and having the technical files approved by Lloyd’s Register. With the implementation of the EEXI, we can indicate the energy efficiency of a ship compared to a baseline.”
I’ve been working with Conoship for 9 years, and I feel like I’ve grown with the company, taking on more responsibilities and managing bigger projects. What I like the most about working at Conoship is the freedom of thought and input everyone can contribute when we tackle challenging projects. We have a diverse team and can rely on our colleagues for different points of view. Conoship is essentially a design company, and we are truly innovative. We get to implement new technologies that we work with in research projects directly into new-build projects for shipowners. When you start at the company, you are free to choose the disciplines you prefer, whether it’s naval architecture, structure, piping, research, or management. Usually, you get a lot of responsibility very quickly, and you’ll be talking to your clients, feeling that you are making a difference in their projects.”
We offer
A diverse and challenging working environment with enthusiastic and driven colleagues in an internationally oriented organization. Conoship’s strength lies in its ability to translate the complex process of ship design and shipbuilding between the customer’s wishes and what is possible, and at the same time make the impossible possible.
Conoship stands for a personal approach and uses the talents of all disciplines and parties to achieve the best possible result.
About Conoship
Conoship International is a Dutch ship design and engineering company at the forefront of innovation and technology in the maritime industry. Since 1952, over 2,000 ships have been built according to the company’s designs.
Conoship provides solutions for the shipping industry, from feasibility studies, consultancy services, design, and basic engineering, to workshop drawings, to project development, with a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability. The company has an international and diverse team located in Groningen, Rotterdam and Gdansk. Learn more
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Contact information:
E solutions@conoship.com
T +31 (0)50 526 88 22
F +31 (0)50 525 22 23
Visiting address:
Main Office
Leonard Springerlaan 7
9727 KB Groningen
Rotterdam Office
Rotterdam Science Tower
Marconistraat 16, 3029 AK Rotterdam
Poland Office
Płk. Jana Pałubickiego 6
80-175 Gdańsk
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