Manager Civil

Damen

Gorinchem, NLunknownPosted Jul 21, 2026
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About the role

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About us

Damen Civil & Modular Constructions is a company within the Damen group where we are passionate about building entire shipyards, drydocks of all sizes, a wide range of (modular) pontoons and barges, and any other steelworks worldwide. We are headquartered in the center of the Netherlands in Gorinchem but we service an build all over the globe. We have a diverse mix of experts in engineering, production (local and global), quality and project/product management. Together we aim to serve our internal and external clients with out of the box solutions.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated Manager Civil to manage all the Civil activities within Damen Civil and Modular Constructions. You will lead a team of approximately 20 people in the Netherlands with the same number working abroad. You will report directly to the director and are responsible for the daily operations of the departments, executions of the projects, development of product lines such as training, consultancy, yard management and yard constructions.

You bring an wealth of experience in the civil field with knowledge of completing complex projects in challenging locations. You are able to balance setting out the goals and objectives of the department and have enough knowhow to be able to manage large projects.

Tasks and responsbilities

As Manager Civil within Damen Civil and Modular Construction you will fill your week with the following tasks and responsibilities:

Providing inspiring leadership to a committed Civil team across the globe, with a focus on coaching and development.

Manage Risks of large projects abroad

Regular consultation with the (commercial) project department.

Monitoring project milestones, planning and budget; identify and tackle obstacles in a timely manner.

Manage, maintain and develop businesslines

Continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.

Maintain relationships with external Civil partners and suppliers.

Contributing to construction strategies and manufacturability of new projects.

Education / skills and experience:

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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar.

Demonstrable experience in managing civil departments

5–7+ of practical experience in managing civil projects and the same in managing a department

Strong communication skills and intercultural sensitivity.

Familiar with ERP software (IFS/SAP).

Fluent in Dutch and English.

Good command of MS Office, including MS Project and SharePoint.

What we provide

At Civil and Modular constructions we provide a dynamic working environment with a mix of Civil and Steel colleagues who thrive to serve our clients globally. We are a straightforward group of motivated people who help each other succeed.

Furthermore, we offer:

Markt conform salary

At least 40 holiday days

Good pension

Opportunities to learn via our Damen academy

Opportunities to join social activities

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We encourage candidates who identify with this role, even if you do not meet all the requirements. Do you have a passion for technology, leadership, and collaboration? Then we would like to hear from you.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing how you could contribute to the future of C&MC.

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Recruiter: Leon Joziasse Email: leon.joziasse@damen.com

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