Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll work on challenging projects that make a real difference in the industry. You’ll have the chance to take responsibility for designs, guide others, push boundaries, and contribute to practical, high-quality solutions within a supportive and talented team.

What you will do as a Senior Structural Engineer

• Perform structural analysis and design for a wide range of projects, ensuring safety, sustainability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Undertake preliminary feasibility studies, prepare Basis of Design and specification documents, develop design documentation and reporting from concept through to detailed design.
• Support, guide, and mentor junior team members with project engineering work and their professional development.
• Actively share knowledge.
• Check and review other engineers’ work, as required.
• Actively work on your internal network.
• Manage and deliver small to medium projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of commercial, technical, and financial proposals to undertake major and minor engineering projects.
• Assist where appropriate in business development (meeting potential or actual clients, writing capability statements, preparing marketing materials).
• Undertake site visits and travel as required.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, codes, and technologies, and apply them to optimize project outcomes.
• Work at least 3 days a week in the office, Delft or Amersfoort.

Where will you work?

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Senior Structural Engineer, you will become part of the team Maritime & Renewables in the Netherlands. You will work in multidisciplinary teams alongside experts in hydraulic engineering, geotechnics, nautical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

What you bring

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you possess high-level knowledge and experience in designing and dimensioning hydraulic and maritime structures. You thrive in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic work environment. Your creativity shines when coming up with clever and innovative solutions – you dare to think beyond standard approaches and regulations. Additionally, you're motivated to continuously grow in your field of expertise.

You also meet the following criteria:

• Civil or structural engineering degree (or equivalent).
• More than 10 years’ experience in structural design and engineering.
• Familiarity with key industry guidelines, codes, and specifications.
• Client liaison and development, with a high level of care for client satisfaction and relationship building.
• Experience with writing proposals, planning, and running small to medium-sized projects.
• Able to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English, including hosting/facilitating meetings/workshops.
• Excellent self-management skills and experience in leading, teaching, mentoring, and managing small project teams.
• Interest in innovation, digitization, and automation of calculation and design processes.
• Experience in calculations for existing structures is a plus.
• Contribute to the growth of the business by identifying opportunities.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.

• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at our office, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Read more about our employee benefits here.

Are you our new colleague?

Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

The application process then consists of 2 interviews and possibly an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact My Nguyen, Associate Director Advisory Group, at [email protected] or Anouk de Winter, Recruiter, at [email protected].

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics, you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

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Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.