Middle Point

Middle Point, which describes itself as the Home of Engineers, has existed since 2007 and connects highly qualified professionals with leading companies in shipbuilding and the wider maritime and offshore industries. It recruits for a broad range of roles including engineers, project managers, naval architects and technical specialists, and its selection process is described as thorough and tailored to the specific needs of each client. Candidates apply through a vacancy portal where they can search open positions and submit an application directly, and the company also offers international recruitment services with a worldwide reach. Its website is published in Dutch, English and German, alongside a blog and pages for professionals and for clients.

Middle Point works in three sectors. In jachtbouw it covers the Dutch and German yacht building market, from interior builders and design agencies to the yards themselves. In scheepsbouw it holds what it calls a very strong position in the Dutch and German shipbuilding industry, known for specialist vessels such as cruise ships, navy ships, work and support vessels and ferries, and acts as a springboard for international talent. In offshore energy it works in an industry that grew out of oil and gas extraction in the North Sea and now increasingly focuses on renewables, including the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Disciplines it recruits for include naval architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, HVAC, automation, project management, quality control and planning.

Vacancies published on the site are located in the Netherlands and Germany, including Hamburg, Rijswijk and Utrecht. Professionals who reviewed the agency, working at Royal van Lent, SBM and Damen Yachting, describe support with residence permits, appointments with government agencies, relocation, visas, bank accounts, insurance and even apartment contracts, as well as interview preparation and quick feedback, and the site reports an NPS score of 8.7. Middle Point attributes its difference to deep sector knowledge, a personal approach and an extensive network in the maritime and offshore sectors.