Surveyor Trainee 2026

Overview

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About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

The Role

Are you ready to work for the world’s leading classification society? We are now looking for trainees to join our team of surveyors from August 2026. The trainee program for our surveyors consists of three six-month rotations at different locations where DNV operate. You will start with 6 months at your home location, before rotating to other DNV offices, and you will rotate back to where you started. The program provides on-the-job training, and we design the program based on each trainee’s qualifications, combined with DNV’s strategic focus and competence requirements. A mentor will be assigned for the whole program. The job is permanent, and you will have a full-time position with DNV from day one. The program includes rotations to 12 offices along the coast of Norway and abroad. You need to be open to rotations and to be stationed where we have need in 2026 / 2027; exact locations are not yet decided.

What does a surveyor do in daily life? Surveyors work for classification societies, which establish and maintain technical standards for the design, construction, and operation in the maritime industry. A surveyor in DNV inspects and verifies the condition, quality, and safety of marine structures, such as ships, platforms, and equipment.

Main Tasks

• Perform surveys on vessels and platforms, at manufacturers and shipyards for classification and compliance with statutory requirements – we operate in the fields : Fleet in Service, Certification of materials and Components, and Newbuilding
• Plan, schedule and coordinate the various phases of surveying and monitor the quality of service on the work performed
• Prepare technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys
• Engage with our clients to resolve problems within areas of expertise
• Travel activity is a big part of the job, and is therefore required
• We also require a Driver’s license Class B, and the possibility to use your own car at work

What we offer

About You

Who are we looking for?

We are primarily looking for candidates with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree from :

As a person you would typically fit into several of the following descriptions :

Interested? How to apply

To be considered for this role, please register your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application tracking system (Oracle) electronically. All documents should be in English, if possible. If you apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in the application letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Kjetil Moi Østbø , Head of Section,

Application deadline : 7th of October 2025. We will evaluate your application after the deadline.

Position type : permanent

We encourage you to visit our web page to read more about what we do and in which fields we work :

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.

Please note : if you either decide to withdraw or want to make changes in your application, you will need to submit a whole new application with a new email address. Please have all documents ready before submitting your final application.

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!

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