Regional Planner – West Europe

Do you have a passion for our Fleet in Service (FiS) service line, service our customers in an optimal way and ensuring smooth operations? We are looking for a technical FiS Planner to join our FiS Planning team for West Europe. 

The FiS Planning team consists of a Head of Section, FiS Technical Planners and FiS planning support colleagues and is part of the Global Planning organization in Ship Classification. The Global Planning organization started in January 2024, supporting the FiS production with seven planning teams around the globe. The FiS Planning team for West Europe plans and schedules FiS surveys in 11 countries.

As a regional planner, you work in a professional, competent, agile and service oriented environment and will report to the Head of Regional Planning West Europe.

Join Our Team as a FiS Planner – Shape the Future of Survey Planning in a Global Environment!
 

Key Responsibilities:

As a FiS Planner, you will:

• Evaluate & Prioritize: Review FiS Survey Requests (WO) in the new D-Planner for the West Europe Region to ensure suitability, completeness, and alignment with customer needs.
• Collaborate Globally: Coordinate with other planners and regions to determine the best locations and times for requested surveys/audits.
• Drive Remote Work Initiatives: Promote and participate in remote survey jobs, liaising with technical experts and customers.
• Assign Competent Personnel: Manage the scheduling and assignment of skilled Surveyors/Auditors using advanced planning tools.
• Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong connections with key stakeholders, surveyors, and regional teams.
• Ensure High Standards: Support and monitor the implementation of work procedures established by Global Planning.
• Enhance Processes: Proactively suggest improvements and efficiencies in planning processes.
• Weekend Availability: Participate in a weekend call duty every 30/45 days.
• Maintain Clear Communication: Keep clients and colleagues updated in a timely manner using a variety of tools.

Why Join Us?

As A Fis Planner, You’Ll:

• Be at the Forefront of Innovation: Influence the future of survey planning and be involved in exciting projects that enhance our processes and tools.
• Expand Your Expertise: Develop your skills and grow your professional network with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse locations.
• Collaborate Globally: Work alongside planning centers worldwide, with opportunities to engage in remote surveys and collaborate with surveyors and clients from various cultural backgrounds.
• Gain Field Experience: Combine technical planning with on-the-field surveyor tasks, ensuring continued professional development and qualification in your region.
• Flexible Work Locations: While Hamburg is preferred, we’re open to discussing alternative locations within the West Europe Region. Let us know your preference in your application.
• Supportive Leadership: You’ll report to the Head of Regional Planning, West Europe, who will provide guidance and support as you grow in your role.

 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. 

What We’Re Looking For:

• Educational Background: A Master’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent.
• Industry Experience: At least 5 years of experience in FiS class/statutory operations, preferably as a surveyor or auditor, remote surveyor or expert in Technical Support.
• Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge of applicable rules, tools, and applications related to FiS.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-Motivated & Adaptable: A proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to change and thrive in a digitalized environment.
• Team Player: A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global network.

  

Take the Next Step in Your Career – Apply Today!

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values your input, encourages innovation, and supports your professional growth in a dynamic, global environment.

Please contact David.Lopez-Facio@dnv.com if you have any questions.

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 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.