Design Manager Offshore Wind

Become a Design Manager Offshore Wind with DEME in Breda, Netherlands. Lead the design process for offshore wind projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to create optimal solutions. Enjoy a personal training journey, an extensive mobility program, and a stimulating workplace focused on employee wellbeing. Join DEME as a Design Manager Offshore Wind in Breda, Netherlands, and play a key role in developing state-of-the-art designs for offshore wind cable and foundation projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and support the energy transition. Enjoy a personal training journey, an extensive mobility program for work-life balance, and a stimulating workplace with numerous growth opportunities.

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DEME

Company Overview

Name

DEME Group NV

Headquarters

Zwijndrecht, Netherlands

Founded

1991

Size

Approximately 5,680 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of approximately €3.3 billion in FY 2023 (source: deme-group.com).

What They Do

DEME Group NV is a leading contractor in offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. The company was formed from the merger of two Belgian dredging companies in 1991, but its roots date back to 1852. DEME has expanded its activities from traditional dredging to offshore wind installations, environmental services, and concessions in green hydrogen and deep-sea minerals. With nearly 150 years of cumulative experience in the sector, DEME has developed innovative technologies, such as wave energy through its subsidiary DEME Blue Energy and subsea cable installations (source: deme-group.com).

Projects & Track Record

DEME has a strong track record with historical projects such as dredging 25 million m³ in the Westerschelde and installing the 580 km long NorNed HVDC cable. Recently, the company completed inter-array cables for various wind farms, including Rentel and Merkur, and contributed to the development of offshore wind projects in the US and Taiwan. In 2023, DEME achieved a record order book of €7.58 billion, representing a 22% increase, and expanded its total installed capacity in offshore wind to 14 GW, with over 1,200 MW of DEME's share (source: deme-group.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, DEME announced a revenue growth of 24% and an EBITDA increase of 26% to €596 million for 2023. The company also announced the acquisition of Havfram, a Norwegian offshore wind contractor, to strengthen its presence in the wind market. Additionally, DEME has introduced new vessels, such as the Viking Neptun and Green Jade, and is active in the US and Taiwan markets (source: deme-group.com).

Working at DEME

DEME offers a wide range of positions, from dredging to offshore energy and environmental remediation. The company has a strong focus on safety and innovation, with a culture that emphasizes teamwork and dedication. The organization is actively recruiting staff at its headquarters in Zwijndrecht and at global locations, with a workforce exceeding 5,600 employees. While specific benefits are not detailed, the 2023 annual report suggests that the company offers competitive employment conditions for highly skilled maritime and technical talents (source: deme-group.com).

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Job Description

At DEME, we empower you to shape your own career journey. Driven by our values We care, we dare, we deliver, we foster teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful projects that really make a difference.

As a Design Manager Offshore Wind, you will play a key role in developing and managing state-of-the-art designs for our offshore wind cable and/or foundation projects.

You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients to create optimal solutions that support both the project life cycle and our ambition to drive the energy transition forward. You can work from our office in Breda or our headquarters, and be part of a team of pioneers who turn ideas into reality and push the boundaries of what's possible in offshore engineering.

Where Next? That's up to you. At DEME, we offer you the freedom and support to take ownership of your career while contributing to extraordinary projects with a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Lead the design process, ensuring optimal solutions that reflect stakeholder requirements and client success criteria throughout the full project life cycle.
Interface with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and specialists to solve complex challenges related to design, fabrication, installation, and operation of offshore wind farms.
Provide engineering expertise and advice to support the successful execution of offshore wind projects and tenders.
Support the commercial tendering process by reviewing tender documents and representing DEME during technical discussions with clients.
Assist in the selection and contracting process of third parties.
Initiate and maintain design management tools throughout various project phases (design schedule, opportunity and risk register, design decision register, and design management plan).
Lead and/or support innovative internal R&D studies to continuously improve our methods and designs.

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
You bring at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably linked to offshore wind projects.
You are a team player who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
You have a proactive mindset and the ambition to push boundaries and deliver excellence.
You are fluent in verbal and written English.

Offer

An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
a personal training journey which allows you to develop personally and professionally;
a stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
a people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.