Your Skills Matter: Become our next Technical Expert / Surveyor

Technical support in Ship Classification provides global support and governance to all DNV’s regions in the daily operations and surveys of vessels. Technical Support consists of 10 units whereby 5 of these units are in Høvik, 3 in Hamburg along with 3 hub units located in Greece, Houston and Singapore. Together, we cover all technical disciplines which are relevant for vessels in operation and their needs. With all these units located strategically, we can provide 24/7 service to our customers via remote surveys and DATE® - Direct Access to Technical Experts service. 

Class Systematics & Operational Centre is a key unit in technical support. This unit make up the core team in operational centre with focus on handling remote surveys, DATE cases within own discipline. In our daily work our section provides technical expertise within our disciplines to DNV’s fleet in service stakeholders - both internal and external. The unit is also responsible for DNV’s Class Systematics and Remote Surveys. We cooperate closely with other discipline units in Technical Support. The section is consisting with 6 experienced technical experts. We are looking for a skilled and motivated surveyor/engineer to join this highly evolving, demanding, and exciting section. 

Area of responsibilities and key tasks:

• Through our digital tools, deliver our core services as Remote Surveys and DATE (direct access to technical experts) to support fleet-wide compliance for ship managers and owners

• Be part of developing the digital class service fit for future

• Be part of the operational centre duty team

• Participation and presentation at customer meetings, experience exchange seminars etc

• Contribute to maintaining our superior quality in systems and class deliverables

To be successful in the role you should have:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree relevant for the intended role

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as FIS surveyor is preferred, and candidates with lesser experience will be considered as well

• High performance and comfortable with hectic workdays

• Flexible, service minded, and positive attitude

• Solution oriented and can-do attitude

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working

• Excellent verbal & written proficiency in English

Why apply for a role in DNV?

• Work-life balance: Strong focus on employee well-being.

• Inclusive culture: Join a diverse, international team that values collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. Participate in social and professional networks like CONNECT which hosts regular events and gatherings.

• Attractive benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks of annual vacation, a subsidized canteen, competitive pension and insurance plans, parental leave, competitive salary and a global profit-sharing scheme.

• Career growth: Access a wide range of development opportunities in a company that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and personal growth.

• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a world-leading company committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

• Exceptional workplace: Our Høvik office offers stunning seaside surroundings, access to kayaks, sailboats, tennis courts, gym facilities, and more than 30 activity groups. We also provide free parking and shuttle buses from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika.

How to apply?

Application deadline:  5th of December 2025 at 23.55 CET.

Work location: Høvik, Oslo, Norway.

For questions regarding the role, please contact Renata Rossi - Head of Section Operational Centre and Class Systematics: renata.Rossi@dnv.com

We kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system and include your CV and application letter in English. Applications received by email will not be reviewed.

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.

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.