Junior Advisor Technical Management (trainee)

Project overview

Build the future of water-safe Netherlands Are you a trainee within a traineeship via a secondment agency and looking for a challenging assignment in which you make a direct social impact? Then this is your chance. For Water Board Drents Overijsselse Delta, we are looking for an enthusiastic trainee who wants to contribute to one of the biggest social challenges in our country: protecting the Netherlands against high water. As a Junior Advisor Technical Management, you will work on leading dike reinforcement projects within the High Water Protection Program (HWBP).

You are not on the sidelines, but part of the project team and work with experienced specialists on the dikes of the future. From technical research and design issues to project management and innovation: you will have the opportunity to gain broad and valuable experience in the world of water safety in a short time. A unique trainee assignment where technology, social relevance, and personal development come together.

Junior Advisor Technical Management Zwolle | 32 hours per week | 1 year | Trainee assignment via secondment agency About the assignment You will work within the Mastenbroek-IJssel dike reinforcement project, an important part of the national High Water Protection Program. Together with water boards, Rijkswaterstaat, and market parties, work is being done on the largest dike reinforcement operation since the Delta Works. The project aims to reinforce the IJssel dike between Zwolle and IJsselmuiden and protect the area against floods for the future. The project is at the beginning of the plan development phase.

It is precisely in this phase that the most important choices are made. What will the future dike look like? Which technical solutions are best suited? How do we ensure that the design is safe, feasible, and future-proof? You will make a concrete contribution to this. In addition, you will also work on the Veilige Vecht Dalfsen project and the innovative HWBP project 'Strength of unsaturated zone'. This gives you a unique insight into both traditional and innovative solutions in the field of water safety.

The exact time allocation will be determined in consultation based on the trainee's interests and the required activities. As a Junior Advisor Technical Management, you will work on dike reinforcement projects within the High Water Protection Program (HWBP). You will conduct technical research, collect and analyze data on the strength of flood defenses, and support design activities. You will also contribute to the preparation of execution, such as execution techniques, emission-free construction, and relocation of cables & pipes.

You will gain insight into the entire process: from field research and technical analyses to design, decision-making, and reporting. You will be fully involved in the project team and, depending on your background and interests, will have a varied package of tasks. You will also be part of the Technology & Technical Management expertise group, where you will work with colleagues on knowledge development, innovation, and themes such as safety, sustainability, and smarter working. This way, you not only help build the dikes of the future but also your own professional development. Who are we looking for?

You are curious, technically inclined, and eager to learn in practice. You dare to ask questions, take initiative, and are energized by working together on complex social issues. In addition, you have:

• A completed HBO or WO degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Interest in water safety, dikes, and infrastructure.
• A collaborative attitude and strong communication skills.
• Experience with GIS, Deltares software, hydrological models, or similar tools is a plus.
• Maximum of approximately three years of work experience. Which competencies are important?
• Analytical and curious.
• Proactive and independent.
• Results-oriented without losing sight of the team.
• Eager to learn and continuously focused on your own development.
• Reflective and open to feedback.
• Enthusiastic, involved, and strong communicator. What makes this assignment special?
• Working on one of the largest dike reinforcement programs in the Netherlands.
• Directly part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Ample opportunity to align tasks with your interests and development goals.
• Contributing to innovations in safety, sustainability, and technology.
• Intensive collaboration with experienced technical specialists.
• An excellent foundation for a career in the water sector Application interviews will take place on Tuesday afternoon, December 1. Note! To complete the offer, we would like to receive a proposal about the traineeship from the supplier. This can be sent to [contact removed]

Project details

• Start: 2026-12-31T23:00:00
• Location: Zwolle Overijssel, NL
• Languages: Dutch