Cost Proposal Engineer

Mind Your Step Recruitment

Zeeland

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days
13 additional days off
Personal development opportunities
Informal work culture
Personal development through courses

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Zeeland is seeking a Cost Proposal Engineer to design aluminum structures for offshore and medical applications. This full-time role involves analyzing project data, collaborating with engineering teams, and preparing competitive proposals. Candidates should possess a technical degree, experience in cost estimation, and fluency in Dutch and English. The company offers competitive salary, vacation days, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
  • Experience in cost estimation or proposals in a technical environment.
  • Structured and cost-conscious mindset.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English.
  • Residence near Tholen with access to own transport.
  • Residence near Tholen and access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze project data for cost-effective proposals.
  • Collaborate with Engineering for construction solutions.
  • Request quotations and compile bid packages.
  • Support contract variation calculations.
  • Coordinate with Sales and clients.
  • Maintain standard templates and calculation tools.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of tendering processes.

Skills

Analytical skills
Cost estimation
Excellent communication
Attention to detail
Dutch language fluency
English language fluency

Education

Technical bachelor’s degree (HBO)

Job description

Cost Proposal Engineer – Turn insights into winning proposals

Are you analytically sharp, commercially savvy, and ready to play a key role in international offshore tenders? At Our Partner, you’ll help design cutting-edge aluminium helideck structures for offshore and hospital applications—projects that make a global impact. Join the team in Tholen and help turn complex client demands into smart, competitive proposals.

Overview

As a Cost Proposal Engineer, you're the vital link between client demands and feasible solutions. You gather technical and commercial input, calculate realistic cost prices, and prepare proposals that are both accurate and persuasive. You’ll also support variations during project execution and continuously improve the way we work. Your responsibilities include:

  • Analysing project data and translating it into cost-effective proposals;
  • Collaborating with Engineering to select the right construction solutions;
  • Requesting quotations and pricing from Procurement;
  • Compiling full bid packages and supporting contract variation calculations;
  • Coordinating with Sales and communicating with clients when needed;
  • Maintaining standard templates and calculation tools;
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of tendering processes.
What do you bring?
  • A technical bachelor’s degree (HBO), preferably in mechanical or industrial engineering;
  • Experience with cost estimation, proposals or tenders in a technical/project environment;
  • A structured, detail-oriented, and cost-conscious mindset;
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude;
  • Fluency in both Dutch and English;
  • Residence near Tholen and access to your own transport.
What does Our Partner offer you?
  • A challenging full-time role in an international technical company;
  • 27 vacation days + 13 additional days off;
  • A competitive salary based on experience and background;
  • Informal work culture with short communication lines and a strong team spirit;
  • All opportunities for personal development through courses and hands-on projects.

Our Partner is a global specialist in engineering aluminium structures, including helidecks for the offshore and medical sectors. From concept to delivery, our team is committed to safety, precision, and performance. At our Tholen location, you’ll be part of a tight-knit engineering environment where innovation meets craftsmanship.

Ready to shape the future of offshore infrastructure? Apply now and join as Cost Proposal Engineer!

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering, Project Management, and Other
Industries
  • Construction, Engineering Services, and Oil and Gas
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