Graduation thesis–Circulair innovation and Business Development bij GEOWALLL [Netherlands]


 

The position

Van Oord has started a corporate startup that will offer a fully circular alternative to existing concrete products using GEOWALL® technology. By valorising dredging spoil, it is possible to produce a fully circular product with a low CO2 footprint, instead of traditional shoring, grass paving, clinkers, setts, crushed stone or other construction elements made of concrete. To make this possible, area-specific dredging spoil is used and there is a considerable saving on today's scarce primary raw materials, i.e. ''Building with nature'' at his best

Your responsibilities
You will be part of the Geowall team and support the commercialisation of one of our products. During the research, the focus will be on developing reef structures from area-specific material. The first pilot has been carried out and now the task is to scale this up further.

This includes helping with market research, identifying potential clients and helping to develop the strategic plan. You will also collaborate with our Ocean Health and Environmental Engineering team, The higher the level of independence and responsibility, the more you can take the lead. A great opportunity to develop yourself further! Your further tasks:


  • Create and develop strategies and doing market research;
  • You work and think of ways to match GEOWALL® reef structures to customer needs;
  • You support where necessary in setting up appropriate business processes;
  • Support meetings with potential customers, internal stakeholders and clients.
Job requirements
  • You are available from September for a minimum of five months;
  • You are following a Bachelor study in the field of (technical) business administration, commercial economy, circular economy or a similar study;
  • Excellent command of the Dutch language;
  • Affinity with ecology and circularity
  • You like innovation, are eager to learn and proactive;
  • You are good at networking.
We offer

You will join a corporate startup within Van Oord. This is a unique opportunity to experience a large company but still operate within a ''startup'' working atmosphere: entrepreneurial, young, dynamic and innovative.

In addition to working hard and learning a lot, the social side of an internship is also important! That's why Van Oord has a Young Van Oord community and an Intern Community which organises various activities ranging from excursions and lectures to workshops, brainstorming sessions and sports competitions.

About Van Oord
Van Oord is a Dutch family-owned company with more than 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. The focus is on dredging and marine construction, offshore wind, offshore infrastructure and infrastructure in the Netherlands. Its head office is in Rotterdam. Van Oord employs 4,700 staff, who worked on 187 projects in 35 countries in 2021. The fleet consists of about 70 vessels and a large amount of special-purpose and auxiliary equipment.

Van Oord delivers marine ingenuity by using smart, innovative and sustainable solutions to create a better world for future generations.
Do you want to be a part of Van Oord?
Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Amanda de Braaf.

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Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.


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Amanda de Braaf

    Campus Recruiter

    +31 6 15 82 13 57
    amanda.debraaf@vanoord.com


 

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