Vacature
Cost Engineer

Referentienummer vacancies-246-A, Kolham, Nederland

Electrical
Join our client as a Cost Engineer in the yacht building industry, based in the North Holland region. You'll play a vital role in creating precise cost estimates and engaging with clients to deliver competitive quotations for high-end yacht projects.

Taken

As a Cost Engineer, you’ll be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and supporting the sales process by translating client requirements into technical and commercial proposals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating reliable cost calculations and assembling detailed quotation files.
  • Collaborating with departments such as engineering, project management, and purchasing to develop preliminary designs and technical specifications.
  • Maintaining close contact with clients to ensure timely and accurate quotations with appropriate pricing and technical detail.
  • Ensuring a seamless handover of the sales file to the project team after order confirmation.
  • Proposing and implementing improvements to processes, standard calculations, and tooling to enhance the quotation process.

Functie eisen

  • MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Several years of relevant experience in the yacht building sector (this is a mandatory requirement).
  • Systematic, assertive, and analytically strong.
  • Flexible, stress-resistant, and focused on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Able to work independently and communicate with a commercial mindset.
  • Proficient in English, both written and spoken, Dutch would be a strong advantage.
  • Sales experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Voorwaarden

  • Competitive salary range depending on the experience.
  • Assistance with relocation, visa applications, housing advice, and general support.
  • 30% tax ruling for the first five years.
  • At least 25 days of paid holidays.
  • Commuting cost compensation.
  • Language course compensation up to €500.
  • Annual social events.
  • Invitations to industry events and conventions such as METSTRADE, SMM, and Offshore Energy.

Bedrijfsprofiel

Our client is a leading system integrator in the Marine & Offshore industry. They design and produce complete electrotechnical ship systems ready for installation on any type of vessel from navy vessel to luxury yacht. They are also active in maintenance & service operations in technical automation electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Our client has a long history and has offices in various locations worldwide.