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28 feb 2025

Proposal & Cost Estimator

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Informatie

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role
As Proposal and Cost Estimator at Damen Naval, you will play a crucial role in analysing requirements and providing accurate cost estimations for our Services department. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing compelling proposals that meet the needs of our clients while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Key accountabilities
As Proposal and Cost Estimator, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Analyse requirements and specifications to understand project scope.
  • Estimate costs of materials, labour, equipment, and resources for proposed services.
  • Assess the impact of changes or variations in project scope on cost.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Services Manager and other departments to gather necessary information.
  • Prepare detailed proposals with cost estimates, timelines, and technical specifications.
  • Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties, proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct cost and sensitivity analyses to identify cost drivers and opportunities for savings.
  • Conduct market research to understand industry pricing trends.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cost estimation and proposal development.
     

Skills & experience
To excel as Proposal and Cost Estimator, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

  • Bachelor or Master degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with ILS and LCM concepts and in cost estimations for services supporting naval capabilities.
  • Knowledge of naval vessel operations, maintenance, and project management.
  • Proficiency in English and preferably Dutch, both written and verbal.
  • Key competencies: customer orientation, quality focus, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
  • Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

  • A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
  • 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
  • Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
  • PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
  • Profit sharing based on company results.
  • Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
  • Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Other

Are you interested in the position of Proposal and Cost Estimator at Damen Naval, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

  • Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
  • Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
  • Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this vacancy Proposal and Cost Estimator or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-DNS1

Omschrijving

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role
As Proposal and Cost Estimator at Damen Naval, you will play a crucial role in analysing requirements and providing accurate cost estimations for our Services department. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing compelling proposals that meet the needs of our clients while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Key accountabilities
As Proposal and Cost Estimator, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Analyse requirements and specifications to understand project scope.
  • Estimate costs of materials, labour, equipment, and resources for proposed services.
  • Assess the impact of changes or variations in project scope on cost.
  • Collaborate with the Customer Services Manager and other departments to gather necessary information.
  • Prepare detailed proposals with cost estimates, timelines, and technical specifications.
  • Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties, proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct cost and sensitivity analyses to identify cost drivers and opportunities for savings.
  • Conduct market research to understand industry pricing trends.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cost estimation and proposal development.
     

Skills & experience
To excel as Proposal and Cost Estimator, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

  • Bachelor or Master degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with ILS and LCM concepts and in cost estimations for services supporting naval capabilities.
  • Knowledge of naval vessel operations, maintenance, and project management.
  • Proficiency in English and preferably Dutch, both written and verbal.
  • Key competencies: customer orientation, quality focus, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
  • Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

  • A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
  • 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
  • Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
  • PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
  • Profit sharing based on company results.
  • Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
  • Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Other

Are you interested in the position of Proposal and Cost Estimator at Damen Naval, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

  • Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
  • Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
  • Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this vacancy Proposal and Cost Estimator or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-DNS1

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