The position

In this role, you’ll deliver accurate cost estimates and price proposals for some of the most complex dredging projects in the Netherlands. Together with colleagues in engineering, procurement and project management, you’ll build strong, realistic foundations for tenders. You’ll dive into project documentation, analyse risks and find the most favourable options in terms of cost, time and feasibility — with a clear eye for quality and deadlines.

YOUR WORKPLACE

At Paans Van Oord, we combine 100+ years of craftsmanship with the strength of Van Oord — giving you the best of both worlds. You’ll join a small, driven team where we work together with short lines and mutual trust. Our office is just outside Rotterdam, but your impact will be felt across Dutch waterways. Expect plenty of freedom, clear responsibility and colleagues who always have each other’s back.

Your Impact

Your work helps determine the success of major projects before the first shovel hits the ground. You ensure integrity in every figure and confidence in every bid — creating the conditions for safe, smart and cost-effective execution.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for dredging projects

• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement and project teams

• Analyse risks and define different cost and planning scenarios

• Support and challenge the tender team to improve our estimating approach

• Spot opportunities for efficiency, innovation or savings in the market

• This is a hybrid role, based in our Rotterdam office with flexibility to work from home.

Job Requirements

You’re precise, curious and committed to doing things right. You like structure, but know when to be flexible. You speak up with ideas, help others see the full picture and keep going when deadlines get tight. You understand the technical side of things, but also the commercial and strategic.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field

• At least 3 years of experience in estimating or tendering (preferably dredging or civil)

• Familiarity with Cleopatra or other estimating tools is a plus

• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English

• You live in the Rotterdam region

We Offer

A position in which you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:

• A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience.
• An attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.40 per day).
• 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective).
• Variable bonus, depending on company results, among other things.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Possibility of collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package).
• Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis, you can work from home for 2 days.
• Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz.
• Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association.
• Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling.

About Van Oord
 Van Oord is a leading global contractor in dredging, hydraulic engineering, and offshore projects (oil, gas, and wind). We are an innovative partner for our clients and have been contributing to the infrastructure of tomorrow's world for over a hundred years. Our people are committed, enterprising professionals with a passion for water and technology.

Do You Want to Be a Part of Van Oord?
 Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Daniel Lems.

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