BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

In 2024, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.6 billion. BESIX has about 11,000 employees active in 27+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.

Your role:

As a Marine Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and oversight of all marine operations on our different international projects. You will ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of all marine activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination:
  Lead and coordinate all marine operations across the project, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Fleet & Vessel Management:
  Oversee the deployment, operation, and maintenance of marine vessels and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with international and local maritime regulations.

• Fleet Mobilization and Demobilization Expertise

Proficient in overseeing and executing fleet mobilization and demobilization processes, including the preparation and review of all necessary BIMCO or other contractual agreements, conducting on-hire and off-hire surveys, and securing towage approvals.

Experienced in marine lashing and securing deck cargo in accordance with IMO CSS code and/or other established safe practice guidelines.

• Coordination with Local Marine and Communication Authorities

Maintain continuous communication with local port operators (TPA) regarding BBN's utilization of quay walls, storage yards, and other port facilities includes diligent follow-up on invoicing, port tariffs, and any applicable exemptions granted to BBN.

Optimize the engagement of local marine agents to serve as protective agents when interacting with local marine authorities.

Ensure compliance with Flag State Control (TASAC) requirements by communicating all class and statutory certificates, maintaining their validity, and obtaining and renewing local navigation licenses for all vessels.

Ensure all radio frequencies licenses are in order and renewed in ample time.

• Operational Oversight:
  Monitor daily marine activities, troubleshoot operational challenges, and implement strategic solutions to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, port authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth execution of marine works.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance:
  Champion BESIX’s safety culture and environmental standards, together with the CPY requirement by studying all contractual related documents, MS, Procedures conducting regular audits and promoting continuous improvement.

Studying and understanding the prevailing weather conditions and the weather limits recognized on site as the final decision of minimizing and/or stopping activities on site because of weather conditions remain yours.

• Team Leadership:
  Empower and guide marine crews and site teams, fostering a collaborative and proactive work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Nautical Studies, or other related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine operations.
• Proven expertise in large size marine construction project.
• Strong knowledge of vessel operations, fleet logistics, and marine safety protocols.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel, live and work abroad on project sites.
• Work experience in Africa is a plus.

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years. 
Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company which is now recognized as a Belgian Top Employer. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development. 
We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow. 
 
Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.
 
Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

•    An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …) 
•    Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon 
•    A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions) 
•    Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment,
•    The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group