Job Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Dredging is one of our traditional core activities and Boskalis is famous for projects like the land reclamation for Manila International Airport, Pulau Tekong, Singapore’s first polder or the expansion of the Suez Canal. Creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden is something we contribute too. In your job you will work for the dredging division. Boskalis have been protecting coastlines, reclaiming land and developing infrastructure for over 100 years. That’s a lot of ingenuity, talent and commitment. When we bring all of this together, we become more than the sum of our parts and can seize opportunities others miss. This is how we collaborate and make the difference together. In our lives, in our work and in the lives of people across the world.

Boskalis Offshore Energy has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Start your career in surveying at Boskalis

Are you a recent graduate with a technical background and an interest in measurement technology, positioning systems, and data analysis? As a Junior Surveyor, you will contribute to the successful delivery of maritime and infrastructure projects around the world.

Working alongside experienced survey professionals, you will collect, process, and analyze survey data that supports critical project decisions. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced survey technologies and have opportunities to work on diverse projects, both onshore and offshore, in locations around the world.

Why Boskalis?

• A structured start to your career with training and mentoring.
• Exposure to advanced survey technologies and international projects.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues.
• Competitive employment conditions and attractive benefits.
• Worldwide opportunities across our Dredging & Inland Infra and Offshore Energy divisions.

Through structured training, mentoring, and hands-on project experience, you will develop into a skilled survey professional. Boskalis offers opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, gain international experience, and progress into specialist, project, or leadership roles. This role provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in surveying and the broader offshore and maritime industry.

Join Boskalis and be part of an international survey team delivering the data that drives some of the world's most challenging maritime and infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities as Surveyor

• Operate survey systems and support the execution of hydrographic, geodetic, and positioning surveys.Perform basic calibrations and system verifications.
• Process and validate survey data.
• Support the preparation of project deliverables and reports.
• Troubleshoot and maintain survey equipment.

Your qualities and experience

You can move ahead as a surveyor if you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrography, Geodesy, Maritime Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to travel and work at project locations when required.
• A good command of English, both written and spoken.
• EU nationality or eligibility to work within the European Union.

Additionally:

• You’re willing to travel (within Europe, Middle East, Far East) on a fairly regular basis.
• You’re willing to work on rotation schedule: 1:1 for offshore and 6:4 for land based projects.
  
  Your country or offshore allowances will also be paid during rotational leave periods.

Qualifications

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditionsA competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance, and foreign posting terms.
• Career development We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis campus:Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Boskalis project site You will work on groundbreaking projects around the world. Boskalis creates new horizons and execute an extensive range of dredging and marine projects in 90 countries and across six continents.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organization: Through networking and knowledge-sharing sessions, events, and employee communities such as Young Boskalis and Women@Boskalis.

Extra information

• Your team: You will report to the Survey Operations Manager.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Surveyor is a full-time (40 hours a week).
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

Additional information

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of Senior Surveyor. Please contact Robert Smits, Senior Corporate Recruiter via phone number 078-696 83 98

Interested?

Apply by completing your details and uploading your CV and motivation letter via our career’s website.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.