Technical Subcontract Manager Electrical

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About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

• The role
• As a Technical Subcontract Manager Electrical at Damen Naval, you play a key role in coordinating and managing electrical subcontracted work packages within complex naval projects. From preparation and procurement through engineering, installation and testing, you ensure that subcontracted electrical activities are delivered in accordance with project requirements, specifications, planning, quality and cost objectives.

Working closely with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams, you take ownership of the technical coordination and integration of electrical work packages. You monitor progress, facilitate project activities and ensure that deliverables and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• •Managing, coordinating and facilitating multiple electrical subcontractors and suppliers during the preparation and execution of projects.
• •Taking ownership of the technical integration of electrical work packages and coordinating the activities of the relevant subcontractors.
• •Ensuring that electrical products and services comply with applicable requirements and specifications within agreed schedules, quality standards and cost limits.
• •Securing the execution and synchronization of project activities, deliverables and contractual obligations of subcontractors.
• •Organizing and participating in project reviews and monitoring progress, interfaces, risks and required actions.
• •Participating as the accepting party during contractual milestones, tests and trials, such as FAT, HAT and SAT.
• •Supporting technical and commercial evaluations, including proposal evaluations and cost and price analyses, and assisting with warranty-related issues when required.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline combined with 7–10 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• •Broad knowledge of electrical installations, preferably within ships, naval shipbuilding or offshore installations.
• •Proven experience working with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors and project or programme managers in a complex technical environment.
• •Experience managing complex projects and subcontracted technical work packages.
• •Good understanding of engineering concepts, practices and the technical integration of electrical systems.
• •Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, interfaces, deliverables and deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
• •A decisive and proactive approach, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of project management methodologies, such as IPMA, is an advantage.
• •Good command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken, and willingness to travel and work abroad, potentially for longer periods or on intercontinental projects.

What we offer

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• •A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• •27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• •Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• •PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• •Profit sharing based on company results.
• •Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• •Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Application & information

Are you interested in this position, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• •Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• •Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• •Notice period / possible starting date.

Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal . For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

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