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.

Boskalis 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. 

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!​

Make your mark as a Project Planner at the Global Engineering Department of Boskalis Offshore Energy. Our department spearheads a wide range of projects, including renewable energy installations and complex marine infrastructure developments. With a diverse array of in- and external stakeholders such as environmental agencies, local governments, and international partners, your role will be foundational to the success of our projects. The Global Engineering department is at the forefront of innovation and excellence, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of sustainability and efficiency.

The Project Planner role is developing as Boskalis continues to invest in digitalization and smarter ways of working. Beyond traditional planning and scheduling, the role increasingly leverages technologies such as simulation and optimization to support better decision-making in tenders and projects.

Working within our in-house developed software, planners explore scenarios, optimize schedules, and deliver data-driven insights that add real value to project outcomes. As part of this development, planners are expected to contribute to more advanced analysis and automation. Basic knowledge of Python, or the drive to pick it up, is seen as a clear plus within the team. It allows you to gradually step into simulation, optimization, and more data-driven ways of planning, and to actively support better project and tender outcomes.

Your responsibilities as Project Planner

• Assist in the set-up and management of the overall scheduling process within a tender or project, in line with stakeholder requirements.
• Support the development and management of multidisciplinary schedules during the lifecycle of the project.
• Provide planning-related information and support to senior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by learning from industry developments.
• Assist in identifying interfaces, opportunities, and potential risks within the project.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient use of resources and timely project delivery.
• Contribute to simulation‑ and optimization‑based planning activities as these become further embedded in the organization.

Your qualities

• A Higher Professional Education (mbo4, hbo or wo) degree with minimal 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Primavera and planning theory.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Eager to learn project management and risk management concepts.
• Interest in digitalization and data‑driven planning approaches.

Basic knowledge of Python, or a strong willingness to learn, applied or applicable to data analysis, automation, or analytical problem‑solving within a project planning context.

The following competencies are also important for the role of function:  

• Strong analytical skills and willingness to develop further.
• A flexible attitude and ability to handle last-minute information and adjustments.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• 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 (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance, and much more.
• 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, a sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, an experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra Information

• Your team: You will be part of the Project & Tender Support team, within Offshore Energy’s Global Engineering department, collaborating closely with Risk- & Systems Engineering and Document Control. The Planning team consists of 10 dedicated colleagues.
• Where you will work: We work from our beautiful campus in Papendrecht, working partly from home is a possibility.
• Full-time job: The position of Project Planner is a full-time job (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

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the function of the Project Planner. Please contact Thijs Wanders, Corporate Recruiter, via thijs.wanders@boskalis.com.

Interested? Please apply for this position by uploading your information on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. In general, we don’t appreciate acquisition, and this also applies to Boskalis colleagues or associated Boskalis companies.