Senior Structural Designer (32-40 hr)
Groningen or Rotterdam
Are you a senior engineer with a passion for structural ship design? Conoship International is looking for a driven and experienced Senior Structural Designer to lead our dynamic engineering team. If you excel in technical expertise and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you!
As a Senior Structural Designer at Conoship International…
You will lead the design and execution of high-quality structural projects for various vessels and floating structures, ensuring they meet the highest standards in the industry.
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:
- Develop initial project plans, including applicable standards, scope lists, planning, risk analysis, and budget.
- Manage and lead the structural design week, ensuring the work is completed on schedule and within budget.
- Design parts and complete structures for vessels, from foundations to midships to complete construction plans.
- Accurately register and administer hours spent on projects, monitor progress, and implement quality control measures.
- Provide technical solutions and manage client expectations on a technical level.
- Oversee communication within the team and with clients regarding supplier information and requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the project manager, supporting change management and project control.
- Lead a multifaceted team, adapting to project needs across offshore, yacht construction, and dredging sectors.
Who are you?
Please note that only candidates with a valid EU work visa will be considered for this role.
- A degree in maritime, shipbuilding or mechanical engineering.
- At least five years of relevant work experience in structural engineering.
- Strong team management skills.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and structural analysis tools.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Experience with short sea cargo vessels is a plus.
What do we offer you?
- A competitive salary where we consider your knowledge and experience.
- 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, which organises a 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 a team of 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 contact Lihua Yuan at (0)50 526 88 22.
Are you interested? Contact us:
050 5268 822 or hr@conoship.com
If you prefer, you can fill the form below. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Hear it from our highly skilled and experienced team
Polina Dushkina, Hull Detailed Engineer
Redmer van der Meer, Concept Designer & Hydrodynamic Specialist
Roel Blom, Project Manager
What initially attracted me to Conoship was the opportunity to work on diverse projects where I could both learn new skills and apply my experience. The company’s location in Groningen, a key centre of maritime innovation was also appealing to me. Conoship fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that keeps me curious. I’ve significantly improved my skills, integrated my ideas, and witnessed the tangible results of my work, which is truly inspiring. My advice for those starting their careers is to keep learning and never hesitate to ask for help. Your experience is built step by step. As my colleague often says, ‘If you don’t make mistakes, you do nothing.’ At Conoship, professionals from various specialities collaborate, viewing projects from multiple perspectives. This combination of knowledge, challenging projects, and freedom is the ideal environment for innovative solutions.”
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
This might also interest you
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
Postal address:
P.O. Box 6029
9702 HA Groningen
The Netherlands
Terms & Conditions
