Area Benelux & France is part of Maritime Region West Europe. The Area delivers Newbuilding (NB) services as well as Classification and Verification of Material and Components (CMC/VMC), in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Monaco, and Switzerland with its headquarters in Barendrecht. Fleet in Service (FiS) is organized in a separate service line across the Region.
We are seeking a Material and Components (CMC) Senior Surveyor to join our team and support customers across Belgium and France, reporting to the local Team Lead
Main responsibilities:
- Perform certification and verification of materials and components for marine and offshore applications within class and non-class related schemes
- Conduct assessments and audits of manufacturers according to applicable maritime certification schemes.
- Act as a technical contact point for assigned customers, working closely with internal stakeholders to manage customer relationships and deliver high-quality services.
- Support business development activities by identifying additional certification and verification opportunities in collaboration with DNV management.
- Participate in interdisciplinary verification projects and contribute to project-oriented technical work.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a highly engaged team in an environment where trust, teamwork, and innovation are core values.
Join us and you will:
- Be part of an innovative organization where you can help shape the future
- Benefit from extensive training and qualification support through DNV's global competence framework.
- Work alongside dedicated and highly competent colleagues.
- Engage with demanding yet highly interesting customers
- Have the opportunity to take initiative, explore new ideas, and contribute to strategic development.
- Live locally while working on projects and challenges with global impact.
- Enjoy a flexible and autonomous working environment.
Local conditions apply
Location: South of Belgium, with frequent travel across Belgium, France and occasionally other West Europe locations
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture, and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
- Previous qualification and experience as a Classification Society Surveyor is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of materials and maritime components.
- At least 5 years experience within the maritime and/or offshore industry.
- Experience as an internal or external auditor (e.g., ISO 9001, MED) is considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of electrical systems and control & monitoring systems will be beneficial.
- Depending on your technical background, DNV will support your competence development and qualification journey to obtain the required certifications.
Valid driver's license.
Personal qualities:
- Ability to work independently, flexibly in a structured, results-oriented manner.
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong service orientation.
- Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop.
- Positive team player with strong collaboration skills.
- Willingness to actively contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of our business.
- Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of responsibilities.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- French language skills are preferred; willingness to further develop proficiency in French is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the Area is essential.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
About Us
About Maritime
We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.
