THE POSITIONAt Van Oord, we work every day on projects that protect and connect the Netherlands. These include dike reinforcements, coastal protection, and new infrastructure connections that contribute to a safe and accessible country. Examples include projects such as the Afsluitdijk, ViA15, various WFD and PAGW projects, and dike reinforcements such as Tiel-Waardenburg, the IJsselmeer Dike, and Groene Rivier Well. Behind every successful project is a strong tender team that combines technical expertise, strategy, and financial acumen.
As a Cost Estimator, you play a key role in this. You ensure that complex infrastructure projects are budgeted in a way that is both technically sound and financially realistic. With your experience, you help us make smart choices regarding design, execution, and risks. In doing so, you have a direct impact on projects that make a difference for the Netherlands.
YOUR IMPACTAs a Cost Estimator within our Infra Land product line, you will help prepare cost estimates for our infrastructure projects. Together with tender and project managers and engineers, you will contribute to technically sound and financially well-founded bids.
You’ll support the team in preparing cost estimates, analyzing tender documents, and justifying technical decisions. In doing so, you’ll further develop your ability to translate technical information into clear and realistic budgets. This will help lay an important foundation for competitive and feasible proposals. You’ll also be responsible for
Your Workplace
You will be working within Tendering & Engineering (T&E) the technical and strategic heart of Van Oord. Here, knowledge and experience from various disciplines come together to develop innovative solutions for complex projects.
As part of the Infra Land product line, you’ll work on infrastructure projects in the Netherlands and neighboring countries. You’ll be part of an integrated tender team and a professional network of more than 30 cost engineers within the Dredging & Infra Business Unit, 6 of whom are part of Infra Land. Together, you’ll ensure that our bids are technically sound, financially competitive, and feasible.
About YouFor this role, we are looking for a professional with a technical background and strong analytical skills. You are able to quickly grasp the essence of projects and translate technical details into realistic cost estimates and strategic advice. You also bring the following to the table
WE OFFERIn this role you help us grow this ambitious product line. You bring purpose into the center of our projects and you recognize the direct impact of your ideas in tenders and projects.
Additionally, we offer you
Interested? Apply via the application form. Do you have any questions? Please contact Daniël Lems.
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