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Designer Climate

Are you the Designer Climate who will support us in realising greenhouses in challenging climates?

• Van der Hoeven
• 39
• HBO

The role: Designer Climate

As a Designer Climate, you play an important role in a project and you are responsible for the conceptual design, as well as the timely and correct delivery of technical calculations, design drawings, cost calculations, and quotations for climate control systems. In this role, you will apply various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) techniques in the most challenging climates to create a functional system in the greenhouse. You will work closely with the greenhouse designers, water and electrical engineers, and Sales Managers to ensure that quotations are accurate.

You will be involved in both the sales process for a project and in drawing up the contract and associated costs. You will also work closely with the Engineering and Projects department to ensure a smooth transfer and implementation of sold projects.

Your tasks will include:

• Devising a working climate control system, including: design sketches, (heat) technical calculations, cost price calculations, associated quotation text

• Consulting with colleagues to arrive at a good technically working system

• Consulting with suppliers to find suitable solutions together

• Possibly consulting with customers to present the designed solutions

Your profile

• A completed technical higher professional education (HBO) or university education (WO)
• Good command of the English language; preferably also of the Dutch language
• Ability to switch quickly and effectively between different tasks
• Creative thinking
• Focused on collaboration
• Experience with HVAC/(heat) technical calculations is an advantage

To ensure the future of our employees, we have developed the VDH Academy. This internal platform promotes knowledge sharing and provides opportunities for professional growth. We like to invest in the development of our employees.

At Van der Hoeven, fun is also an important part of our team spirit. Our staff association organizes various activities throughout the year, such as fun office drinks, barbecues and family events during the holidays. Our office is also equipped with areas where you can relax and play games.

At Van der Hoeven we value a positive work environment where we grow, learn and enjoy together.

Van der Hoeven is part of Arvesta, a Belgian parent company with strong roots in the agricultural sector. Within this group, Van der Hoeven operates independently as a specialist in innovative horticultural solutions.

Apply via the online application form on the Arvesta website.

Would you like to know more about the position? Please contact our HR Advisor Heleen van der Vaart. Reach her at

Nice to meet you

Do you want to achieve the best results for your company? We're ready. Let's talk.