Nouvall Engineering Services is specialized in project support for the (petro) chemical, IT and maritime industry. We provide expertise in the field of Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance, Shutdowns, Construction and Safety.

We are seeking an experienced Design & Cost Estimator who can work closely with naval architecture colleagues to develop technical specifications for a major defense project.
In this role, you will leverage your technical knowledge and industry experience to prepare accurate cost estimates and contribute to a competitive proposal for the client.
If you get excited about shaping complete ship concepts and have a keen eye for engineering and production risks and costs of large vessels, then we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing a comprehensive power balance and performing engineering calculations to support technical specifications.

Gathering supplier quotations and evaluating proposals to inform your design choices and cost estimates.

Identifying potential cost risks and drawing on lessons from previous projects.

Closely aligning with project planning teams, recognizing how production sequences can impact cost structure.

Analyzing customer specifications (RFQs) in collaboration with naval architects and proposal managers.

Developing and detailing mechanical design concepts for ship systems.

Drafting clear and structured technical specifications for procurement and production.

Coordinating with suppliers to request and assess offers for ship equipment.

Evaluating and documenting cost-related risks and proposing viable alternatives when needed.

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a technical or maritime field.

Willingness to work on-site at the project location in Schiedam when required.

At least 5 years of experience in the maritime sector in roles such as cost estimator, planner, draftsman, or all-round engineer, with a broad understanding of ship systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Strong communication skills, with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Full professional proficiency in Dutch is a must.

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Apply via our website www.nouvall.com and discover the possibilities.