.png)
In a nutshell, VARD is a preeminent designer and shipbuilder of high-quality specialized vessels for the global market.
We boast of more than 8,000 employees worldwide, and operate shipbuilding facilities at home in Norway, as well as in Romania, Brazil, and Vietnam. Our headquarters are located in Ålesund on Norway’s stunning west coast, a city famous for its Art Nouveau architecture.
As well as providing high-end design and engineering services to the global maritime industry, through our specialized VARD subsidiaries we create and develop an outstanding range of advanced power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions.
In Møre og Romsdal alone, we employ approximately 1,500 people, with more joining us during peak production periods. The majority of our core shipbuilding operations take place at our yards in Søvik, Brattvåg, and Langsten (Tomrefjord), but exciting opportunities can also be found across our organization. This includes our engineering hub (Vard Design & Engineering), headquarters (Including Vard Design and important support functions), and Vard Interiors in the heart of Ålesund, as well as Vard Electros headquarter in Tennfjord.
People Matter Most
At VARD, people are at the heart of everything. VARD’s commitment to its employees is clear: nurture talent, embrace diversity, and create opportunities for everyone to grow.
VARD Champions the Next Generation
The future of maritime innovation begins with today’s young people. That’s why VARD is proud to support initiatives that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving among young minds.
Research and Innovation
VARD's vision is to lead the green and technological transition in maritime operations through research and innovation.
Our Values
Our values are not just words. They represent who we are as a company. They show we care deeply about our co-workers, our customers and the societies and communities in which we operate. Our values guide us, empower us and drive us forward - just as they did for our colleagues decades ago.
Our Commitment
We strive to foster a sustainable and responsible business that adheres to the highest levels of safety and corporate governance, to protect the welfare of our stakeholders, including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, suppliers and subcontractors, as well as the local communities which we operate in globally.
Cleaner Ships don't Start at Sea - but on the Drawing Board
Sustainability is far from just a side project for VARD. Not at all. For VARD, the vessels they design and build are meant to help maritime operators run with lower environmental impact, and the way they run their yards is part of the same mindset.
GET TO KNOW VARD
Martin: Thrives on High-pressure Challenges and Building Strong Teams
From managing interiors to leading entire ship deliveries, Martin Ingjerd’s eight year long journey at VARD is one of growth, teamwork, and leadership.
Torkild: the Concept Designer with a Passion for Everything that Moves in Water
Right outside of Ålesund, on the idyllic Norwegian island of Giske, resides an individual whose life intertwines seamlessly with the maritime industry and the ocean. Meet Torkild Skjong, a Concept Designer with a passion for design and waves.
Gema: a Security Architect Guided by Curiosity and Openness
In her newfound home, the coastal haven of Ålesund, the Spanish security architect Gema Baldo Llorca intertwines her passion for technology with scenic views amidst majestic Norwegian fjords.
Arnt Inge: the Apprentice who Became a Yard Director
At the age of 18, he started as an apprentice in the industrial mechanic trade – today Arnt Inge Gjerde is the Yard Director for both Vard Søviknes and Vard Brattvaag.
Odd-Einar: Works for the United Department
We have met Odd-Einar Warholm, Department Manager Machinery. Having worked his whole life in VARD, starting as an apprentice. "Show interest in the craftmanship" is his advice.
Step into the vibrant world of VARD and meet the heartbeat of our organization - our skilled team of professionals.
Each member of our diverse and dynamic workforce brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and dedication.
Meet our employees
VARD is a global company with shipbuilding facilities and offices worldwide. Our strategic locations enable us to tap into the potential of new geographies and market segments.
Our fully integrated value chain - spanning design, engineering, advanced marine electronics, and interiors - runs seamlessly through our global network of yards. Our specialist subsidiaries work closely together at every stage, ensuring continuity, quality, and a smooth progression from first concept to vessel launch. This holistic approach is one of our greatest strengths, enabling us to deliver high-end solutions with precision and efficiency.
It also creates flexibility for our people. At VARD, you can shape a lifestyle that fits you: live and work in the city while commuting to our yards when the project demands it, or enjoy the advantages of village life with a career close to home (yet still just a short trip from urban opportunities.)
Get to know our “VARD villages.”
Brattvåg
From Local Craft to Global Impact
.jpg)
Søvik
Where Nature Inspires the Future
Tennfjord
Local Calm, Global Strength
Tomrefjord
Anchored in the Fjord, Aiming for the Future
Our locations
welcome to norway
VARD offers a wide range of career paths for people who want to build something real — and keep learning while they do it. Whether you’re starting out as an apprentice or student, or you’re an experienced professional, VARD works across the full shipbuilding value chain: from design and engineering to marine electronics, interiors, and support functions.
Just as importantly, they focus on creating a workplace where people thrive. VARD highlights well-being, a supportive and inclusive culture, and opportunities to develop over time — with room to grow, take on responsibility, and build strong teamwork across disciplines.
When you’re ready, applying is straightforward through VARD’s web-based recruitment system. You can explore open roles, or register your CV for future opportunities
Job opportunities
