Heavy Lift Engineer (Decommissioning)
Date: 12 Jun 2026
Location: DELFT, ZH, NL, 2612 PA
Company: Allseas Group
About Allseas
Division Description
Department Description
Allseas Pioneering Spirit has a current order book for numerous topsides and jacket removals as well as platform installations, added to this are several platform preparations campaigns.
The heavy lift engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team with creative Heavy Lift Engineers, Structural Engineers, Naval Architects and Draftsmen. This team is overseeing the whole project cycle (concept, design and execution), ranging from the heaviest topsides and jacket lifts to date, to associated platform preparations campaigns. Basically all the engineering required for a safe and economical project execution by Allseas heavy lift fleet, utilizing the topsides lift system, jacket lift system, 5000 ton crane and support vessels capabilities.
Unit Scope
Discipline Description
Job Description
Heavy lift engineers have a wide range of tasks covering the provision of technical solutions as well as writing operational procedures and provision of offshore support. This includes: design of topsides and jacket lift plans, destruct zones, (subsea) separation scopes, conductor removal, load transfer operations, platform preparations, crane operation and associated rigging, provision of client design input.
As heavy lift engineer you are responsible for:
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Analysing and preparing project specifications for offshore transportation and installation operations, including yard activities, load‑out and marine operations
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Performing design calculations and preparing design reports for heavy lift and installation engineering
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Developing procedures and manuals for load‑out, lifting, transportation and offshore installation
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Interfacing with internal disciplines, vessel crews, clients, subcontractors, certification authorities and marine warranty surveyors
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Contributing to the development of innovative installation solutions for offshore wind projects
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Performing feasibility and FEED studies for large single‑lift installation campaigns
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Preparing method and execution statements to support commercial tenders
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Designing lifting equipment such as spreader bars, rigging arrangements and lifting points
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Supporting fabrication yard activities, including inspections and verification of installation readiness
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Preparing and supporting factory acceptance and commissioning tests for project equipment
Education & Experience
To qualify for the position of Heavy Lift Engineer, you should recognize yourself in most of the following requirements:
- You hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Maritime Engineering (or a related field);
- You have at least 3 years of project related engineering experience, preferably in the offshore industry
- You are willing to dive deep into your field and become an absolute expert in your area
- Experience in a similar discipline or role (Heavy Lifting, Equipment Engineering, Transportation & Installation...) is a strong asset
- You can work independently and possess an analytical, problem solving mindset
- Occationally, you are willing to travel and work offshore (3 to 4 weeks per year)
- You are fluent in English; knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus
Certifications
Additional Information
Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration and down-to-earth culture at its core.
You can expect:
- competitive industry benchmarked salary and excellent pension;
- performance based salary raises and bonuses;
- 30 holidays days per year, flexible working hours;
- extensive training and development programme, study budgets and coaching;
- a company-sponsored fitness scheme;
- internal clubs, committees, parties and (sportive) events.
Interested?
If you feel that you can contribute to our business by diving into this exciting opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivational letter! Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button.
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