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Project Lead Engineer (Concept-Delivery Package Owner)

As Project Lead Engineer, you are responsible for building and delivering a complete engineering package from scratch. You combine technical depth with leadership and commercial awareness.

You will:

• Define, structure, and develop technical packages from Concept phase onward.
• Translate functional requirements into clear technical scope, cost frameworks, planning, and deliverables.
• Take full ownership of your package - including budget responsibility, timeline control, and technical quality.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams (structural, mechanical, outfitting, interior, etc.).
• Interface across disciplines to ensure alignment and prevent clashes or scope gaps.
• Review technical drawings, 3D models, and documentation, proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Make and defend technical and financial decisions, including standing firm toward owner’s representatives when requests exceed scope or budget.
• Manage third parties such as classification societies, subcontractors, suppliers, and owner’s representatives.
• Identify risks early and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure engineering solutions are buildable, cost-efficient, and aligned with production strategy.
• Drive the project forward with authority and clarity.

We are seeking a leader, not a coordinator.

You bring:

• BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in yacht or shipbuilding engineering.
• Proven experience owning and delivering engineering packages (not only coordinating them).
• Demonstrated leadership experience: Size of teams managed, Budgets controlled, Packages delivered.
• Strong commercial awareness - understanding cost impact, delivery times, and scope control.
• Experience interfacing with classification societies, owner’s representatives, and subcontractors.
• The confidence to push back when required and protect project boundaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines and manage technical interfaces.
• Clear, structured communication style.
• Fluency in English (Dutch is a plus).