Fleet Traineeship - Dredging Track (Middle East)

Role Overview

Fleet Traineeship - Dredging Track at Boskalis in the Middle East. This is a 12-month traineeship programme designed to prepare you for a role as a Technical Superintendent within the dredging division.

Company Overview

Boskalis is a leading global dredging and marine contractor. The company designs and builds infrastructure in and around water, including ports, waterways, offshore energy installations and coastal protection projects. Boskalis develops and operates a large fleet of specialised vessels to carry out this work worldwide. The company creates innovative, sustainable solutions for complex maritime projects that support global trade, enable the energy transition and protect coastlines.

Role Purpose

As a Fleet Trainee, you contribute technical knowledge to the core dredging process by supporting engineering and operational projects, ensuring reliable vessel performance, and assisting with maintenance, upgrades and daily operations within the fleet. Your work combines technical problem-solving with hands-on involvement in both office-based planning and coordination and on-site or international project support. You work close to vessels, equipment and operations rather than remaining desk-based.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support and Vessel Operations

• Support engineering and operational projects across the dredging fleet.
• Assist with maintenance, upgrades and daily operations of vessels and equipment.
• Contribute to the technical performance, maintenance and reliability of vessels and equipment.

Project Involvement

• Support large international projects such as construction of new ports, land reclamation projects and coastal protection works.
• Work on project locations around the world where vessels operate continuously in international teams.
• Participate in assignments that may take place close to home or bring you to international destinations.

Development and Learning

• Set development goals throughout the programme.
• Complete two tailored assignments focused on learning by doing.
• Work with experienced colleagues and receive guidance from a mentor.
• Follow training courses as part of your development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Affinity with technical systems, machinery or maritime environments.
• Practical mindset and interest in hands-on technical work, both in the office and on-site.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness to learn, especially when working with new systems or unfamiliar dredging equipment and technical situations.
• Adapt flexibly to work in different environments and adapt to changing project conditions, including abroad.
• Maintain good command of spoken and written English.

Additional Information

• Contract type: 12-month traineeship.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract, plus a number of collective scheduled days off.
• Access to training and courses at the Boskalis Academy.
• Young Boskalis: a network of young professionals offering social and sporting activities.
• Selection process includes online assessment, introductory call with recruiter, one online Teams interview and one in-person interview at the Papendrecht office.