Cost Estimator

The company:

Our client is all about connection, bringing together people, technologies and sustainable solutions.

This organisation addresses the challenges of today’s modern society.

The central estimating team provides support to various business areas, including infrastructure projects, distribution, electromechanical systems, and industrial operations.

The responsibilities:

• Perform studies and cost estimations for incoming tender or project files.
• Report to the head of the estimating department.
• Analyse and review complete tender documentation (specifications, drawings, etc.).
• Build cost estimation files by gathering information through site visits, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with execution teams regarding cost calculations and project risk assessments.
• Prepare technical and administrative documentation before handover to project managers and site teams.
• Review and analyse contractual terms from clients.
• Prepare, explain and discuss offers and proposals with clients.
• You will work primarily in the office in Ghent.

Your profile:

• Academic qualification in engineering or a comparable technical field, or equivalent expertise built through hands-on experience.
• Previous exposure to cost estimation, tendering or budgeting in a professional context.
• Knowledge of public tenders, utility networks, or similar infrastructure sectors is beneficial but not essential.
• Comfortable using standard office and project-management tools and familiar with cost-calculation or estimating software.
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for working with numbers and data.
• Thrives in environments with changing priorities or fluctuating workloads while maintaining high standards of precision.
• Collaborative attitude combined with the ability to work independently.
• Curious and critical thinker who digs into details, identifies root causes and shapes long-term solutions.
• Organised and goal-driven, always looking for ways to improve processes and innovate.
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

The offer:

• A permanent, full-time employment contract.
• Opportunities to develop your expertise through tailored training programs and a challenging role that supports your career growth.
• A collaborative and ambitious working atmosphere.
• Open and transparent communication across all levels of the organisation.
• A salary that matches your experience and education.
• Company car.
• Smartphone with plan.
• Meal vouchers.
• Group and health insurance.