Project Estimator

332 Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen B.V.; Vlissingen; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

International maritime environment

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen is seeking a Project Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and technical proposals for repair, maintenance, and conversion projects. You will assess inquiries, inspect vessels, determine scope, and work with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Cost Engineers, Procurement, and subcontractors to develop competitive quotations and support growth.

You'll contribute to bid/no-bid decisions, risk assessments, and tender evaluations, while maintaining Dutch and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree level of working and thinking, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, or another project-driven technical environment.
• Experience with cost estimating, project preparation, project engineering, or project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English.

Responsabilidades

• Review customer specifications and determine the required scope of work.
• Inspect vessels and project sites to assess technical requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for repair, maintenance, and conversion projects.
• Develop and validate technical and logistical solutions for project execution.
• Obtain quotations and commercial terms from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support the commercial team during negotiations and project acquisition activities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Cost Engineering, and Project Management teams.
• Participate in tender teams for larger and more complex projects.
• Contribute to bid/no-bid decisions, risk assessments and tender evaluations.
• Evaluate completed estimates and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide feedback to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Participate in project evaluations and contribute to supplier performance reviews.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Engineering

Maritime Engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Maritime Engineering

Herramientas

Cost estimating tools

Descripción del empleo

About us

Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen is one of the leading ship repair yards in Northwest Europe and is part of Damen Shipyards Group. From our strategically located facilities in the Port of Vlissingen, we provide repair, maintenance, and conversion services for a wide range of vessels, including naval ships, offshore vessels, ferries, dredgers, and commercial ships. No two projects are the same. That is what makes our work technically challenging, commercially dynamic, and highly rewarding.

The role

As a Project Estimator, you are responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and technical proposals for potential projects. You assess customer inquiries, inspect vessels, determine scope and workload, and identify the most efficient technical and logistical approach. You work closely with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Cost Engineers, Procurement, and subcontractors to develop competitive and realistic quotations. With your expertise, you directly contribute to securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen.

Key accountabilities

• Review customer specifications and determine the required scope of work
• Inspect vessels and project sites to assess technical requirements
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for repair, maintenance, and conversion projects
• Develop and validate technical and logistical solutions for project execution
• Obtain quotations and commercial terms from suppliers and subcontractors
• Support the commercial team during negotiations and project acquisition activities
• Work closely with Procurement, Cost Engineering, and Project Management teams
• Participate in tender teams for larger and more complex projects
• Contribute to bid/no-bid decisions, risk assessments and tender evaluations
• Evaluate completed estimates and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Provide feedback to subcontractors and suppliers
• Participate in project evaluations and contribute to supplier performance reviews

Skills & experience

You are a technically oriented professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial awareness. You quickly understand complex projects and translate them into realistic budgets and planning scenarios. In addition, you bring:

• Bachelor's degree level of working and thinking, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Several years of experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, or another project-driven technical environment
• Experience with cost estimating, project preparation, project engineering, or project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams

What we offer

• A challenging position within an international and dynamic maritime environment
• The opportunity to work on unique ship repair and conversion projects
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and career growth
• An informal working environment with short communication lines
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements where the role allows
• A professional team with a passion for technology and ships

Why Damen?

At Damen, you have the opportunity to make a real impact. You will work on technically challenging projects that help keep vessels around the world operational and future-ready. Together with driven colleagues, you will develop solutions that matter to our customers and to the maritime industry.

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options.

You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle.

Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.