Marine Engineering Specialist · On-site

Location:

Region: Groningen
Country: Netherlands

Role:

  • Industry: Building & Construction, Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-site
Rate:

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 31/05/2026
Job Reference: 1004202623

Marine Engineering Specialist · On-site

Job Description: Design Engineer – Superyachts (Groningen, NL)

Location: Groningen, Netherlands

Job Type: 30 month Contract

Industry: Superyacht Construction & Marine Engineering

Department: Engineering / Design Office

 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join a leading superyacht shipyard in Groningen. In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed engineering designs for luxury superyachts, collaborating closely with naval architects, project managers, production teams, and external suppliers. You will play a crucial part in transforming conceptual yacht designs into fully engineered, buildable solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

  • Develop and refine 2D and 3D engineering models, layouts, and drawings for superyacht structures, systems, and outfitting.
  • Translate conceptual naval architecture and design specifications into practical, production-ready engineering solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with class society rules (Lloyd’s, DNV, ABS, etc.) and international maritime standards.
  • Produce detailed technical documentation including material lists, construction drawings, and installation manuals.

Collaboration & Project Support

  • Work closely with naval architects, mechanical engineers, interior designers, and production teams to ensure design feasibility and buildability.
  • Provide technical support to the workshop during construction and outfitting phases.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to integrate specialized systems, equipment, and custom components.

Quality & Innovation

  • Participate in design reviews and optimization sessions to improve efficiency, performance, and luxury standards.
  • Resolve engineering challenges with creative, practical solutions.
  • Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all engineering outputs.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in yacht building, shipbuilding, maritime engineering, or luxury vessel design (superyacht experience is a strong advantage).

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or ShipConstructor.
  • Strong understanding of marine systems, structural design, or outfitting engineering.
  • Ability to interpret and produce complex technical drawings and schematics.
  • Knowledge of class regulations and maritime safety standards.

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus but not required).
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work on world‑class, custom superyacht projects.
  • A collaborative, innovative engineering environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities within a global luxury maritime industry.
  • A modern workplace located in the northern Netherlands shipbuilding region

 

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Meghan Mcloughlin
Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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