Marine Estimator

Ballast Nedam; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development within a growing international construction organization

Dynamic and international working environment

Collaboration with experienced professionals across the global network

Job summary

Ballast Nedam is looking for an experienced Marine Estimator to join their tendering team in Utrecht. In this role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates for complex marine construction projects, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and project management teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and 5–8 years of experience, particularly in marine structures. The company offers opportunities to work on international projects with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in cost estimation for marine or heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience with ports, marine structures, dredging, or coastal infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for marine and civil infrastructure projects.
• Analyze tender documents, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing strategies for bids.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Communication skills in English

Experience with marine structures

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Marine Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Your responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Marine Estimator to join our tendering team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex marine and coastal construction projects such as ports, terminals, quay walls, jetties, dredging works, and coastal protection structures.

You will work closely with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to develop high-quality proposals and ensure that technical solutions are translated into realistic and competitive project budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for marine and civil infrastructure projects.
• Analyze tender documents, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing strategies for bids.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to collect project data.
• Evaluate risks, opportunities, and constructability of marine works.
• Prepare tender documentation and contribute to proposal submissions.
• Support project teams during the transition from tender phase to project execution.
• Monitor market trends, subcontractor pricing, and supply chain conditions.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Marine Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in cost estimation for marine or heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience with ports, marine structures, dredging, or coastal infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Ability to work in international and multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on large-scale international marine infrastructure projects.
• A dynamic and international working environment.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across the global network of Ballast Nedam International.
• Career development within a growing international construction organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Utrecht. Type: Permanent. Level: HBO/WO. Industry: Marine.