Lead Project Engineer - Permitting

Recruiter:

Perfect Placement Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000086/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:

Netherlands, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client specializes in project support for the (petro)chemical and maritime industries. They provide personnel in the areas of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety. They are seeking a Lead Project Engineer - Permitting to join their team in the Netherlands.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Lead Project Engineer - Permitting
Location: Netherlands
Salary: To be discussed in the Interview
Vacancy Type: Full-Time

Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Marine, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering preferred).
5-10 years of experience in project engineering or permitting within the shipbuilding or marine industry.
In-depth knowledge of local and international maritime regulations, environmental standards, and permitting processes.
Location Requirement: Candidates should either be South African residents currently living in the Netherlands or South Africans willing to relocate to the Netherlands.
Fluency in Afrikaans (both written and spoken).

Beneficial requirements:

Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and timelines efficiently.
Excellent communication skills for interfacing with regulatory bodies, project teams, and stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities:

Oversee and manage all permitting activities required for new ship construction and retrofitting projects.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance with environmental, safety, and industry-specific regulations.
Develop and implement permitting strategies that align with project schedules and avoid delays in construction.
Conduct risk assessments related to regulatory compliance and provide solutions to minimize permitting risks.
Collaborate with design and project management teams to ensure that engineering plans meet regulatory requirements and adhere to quality standards.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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