Marine Consultant Surveyor

Marine Consultant Surveyor – Rotterdam

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ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally.

Are you a Marine Technical Surveyor with a passion for the Maritime Industry, and would you like to be a part of the leading global independent energy and marine consultancy? Then this may be the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marine Surveyor to join our team of Maritime experts in a wide variety of consultancy work.

What you will be doing

As our Marine Surveyor, you will be involved in a wide range of work including but not limited to vessel surveys of all types, accident investigation, expert witness and litigation support, desktop consultancy projects, and risk assessments. You could be involved in all or some of the following:

Attend onboard vessels to carry out surveys on behalf of clients, including but not limited to:

• Condition and Suitability surveys

• Hull & Machinery surveys

• Pre-purchase surveys

• On / Off Hire surveys

• Industry standard audits (OVID, CMID, etc.)

• Layup & reactivation surveys

• Attend casualties and determine the nature, extent, and cause of damage

• Estimate repair costs and compile technical reports for clients

• Assist in business development activities including the promotion of ABL Maritime and its services

The role is based in Rotterdam, and candidates must live within the region between Amsterdam and Vlissingen. You must already have the right to live and work in the Netherlands. Fluency in both Dutch and English is essential – with a strong command of written English required for reporting purposes. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Flexibility and willingness to travel for onshore/offshore assignments at short notice—both locally and globally—is expected.

What we are looking for

We are seeking driven and solution-oriented professionals with sound technical skills and decision-making capabilities. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong leadership, and be capable of handling multiple priorities effectively.

Required:

• Qualified Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) or Master Mariner (STCW II/2) – this is the minimum requirement

• Practical knowledge and experience in vessel dry dockings, machinery damage, and repairs

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English

• Valid EU driving license

• Right to live and work in the Netherlands 

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous consultancy experience or 10+ years sea-going experience

• Technical Ship Management background

• Experience in Marine Insurance and Admiralty Law

• OVID and/or CMID surveyor qualifications

• Dynamic Positioning qualifications

• Familiarity with marine and engineering consultancy in offshore oil and gas markets

What's in it for you

You will be joining a highly experienced and motivated Maritime team in the Netherlands, working collaboratively with other ABL offices worldwide. We offer you the platform to unlock your full potential and grow your professional career.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: Maritime Shipping Consultants - ABL Group (abl-group.com)

Join us and grow with us.We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert once the right candidate is found.

For your application to be taken into consideration, please ensure that you submit your application via the link provided on this page.

We look forward to hearing from you.