Lead of after sales

Vard Design & Engineering is leading in development of advanced and specialized vessel designs. Our solutions come together in close partnership with clients, suppliers and our own shipyards, combining into a powerful package. In a dynamic working environment, supported by the extensive experience base in Vard Group, we develop globally acknowledged ship designs. In addition to the traditional projects for oil and gas, VARD is targeting segments like offshore wind, fisheries, cruise and aqua culture. These are thriving markets with a high degree of innovation, where the VARD ability to think differently makes us highly competitive.

VARD is now looking for a Lead of After Sales – Design & Engineering to take ownership of our after-sales engineering activities and strengthen customer value across delivered projects. This is a key role at the intersection of customers, engineering, and commercial execution in a global maritime environment.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are your skills? 

Duties and responsibilities

As Lead of After Sales – Design & Engineering, you will have overall responsibility for managing and coordinating after-sales activities within Design & Engineering for both Vard Design & Engineering (VDE) and Vard Design AS (VD). You will serve as the main point of contact for customers, handling engineering tasks and documentation updates, while ensuring efficient execution across internal disciplines and VARD Group entities

You will lead projects from initial request through delivery, playing a key role in strengthening VARD’s position within Ship Repair & Conversion and aftermarket services. The role combines technical expertise, project management, and commercial understanding in a global and collaborative maritime environment.

• Overall responsibility for after sales Design & Engineering activities
• Acting as the main customer contact for engineering aftermarket services
• Defining scope of work, resource requirements, delivery plans, and budgets
  
• Establishing and coordinating project teams across disciplines and entities
• Preparing engineering offers, including scope, pricing, and commercial terms
• Following up deliveries, approvals, progress, and timelines
• Coordinating planning, time registration, and invoicing with internal functions
  
• Building strong and lasting relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education or equivalent experience
• Background as Naval Architect, designer from a ship design or shipbuilding company, Chief Engineer, or Technical Superintendent
  
• Experience from project-based environments, preferably within the maritime industry
• Experience using AutoCAD
  
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken
• Experience working in international and cross-cultural organizations

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Commercially minded with solid technical and project understanding
• Structured, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership
• Strong communicator with the ability to align multiple stakeholders
• Decisive and results-oriented, with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen 
• Subsidized membership at the gym 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Contacts

Geir Rygg Berge, Department Manager, Engineering Project Management, +47 950 55 174

Location

Røysegata 10
6003 Ålesund

Key information:

Employer: Vard Group AS, Design & Engineering

Reference number: 5117738535
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 17/05/2026