hbo vacatures in Delft

Unit Head Heavy Lift - Structural Engineering

Date: 21 Jan 2026

Location: DELFT, ZH, NL, 2612 PA

Company: Allseas Group

About Allseas

Division Description

Department Description

The Heavy Lift Engineering department is responsible for the concept, basic, and detailed engineering for the installation and removal of topsides and jacket structures up to 60,000 tonnes for both oil & gas and renewable projects. The department ensures safe and efficient project execution by performing structural design, feasibility studies, material take-offs, procedure development, and offshore engineering support.

The department consists of a multidisciplinary team of Heavy Lift Engineers, Structural Engineers and Project Engineers working together in agile teams.

Unit Scope

The Structural Engineering unit designs and validates the structural integrity of all major steel components involved in offshore removal and installation projects. The unit covers both topsides and jackets, including lift points, grillages, and associated components. Currently, the unit is split into two teams: Topsides and Jackets . The new Unit Head will lead the Jackets team.

Discipline Description

Job Description

As a Unit Head - Structural Engineering you will lead a team of nine to twelve Structural Engineers of all levels: Junior, Medior and Senior; specialists as well as principals. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Leadership & Staff Management

• Act as a coach and mentor for the Jackets Structural Engineering team.
• Conduct performance appraisals, provide feedback, and drive career development of your team members
• Define required staffing levels and skill sets, support recruitment, and manage subcontractor involvement.
• Take end responsibility for the quality of your teams work

Technical & Quality Assurance

• Provide your team with the necessary support and guidance to do develop high-quality engineering output.
• Review and approve methodologies, procedures, and tools used within the unit.
• Facilitate development of departmental standards, guidelines, and training.
• Stimulate collaboration within the unit and across departments.

Strategic & Operational

• Contribute to the department's strategy and long-term vision.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement at unit and department level.
• Manage budgets, planning, and resources for unit activities.

Education & Experience

In order to qualify for the position of Unit head - Structural Engineering, you must largely recognize yourself in the following profile:

Typically 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in the Offshore Construction industry, preferably including heavy lift and/or structural engineering.

Proven leadership skills and experience with focus on: coaching, group leadership, delegation, planning & organizing