Danieli Corus B.V. logo

Estimator

  • Danieli Corus B.V.
  • IJmuiden
  • Contract duration unspecified
  • Full Time
  • Published: 1 day ago
Be an early applicant
EstimatorDanieli Corus B.V.

About Danieli Corus

Danieli Corus has a track record of more than 40 years as an engineering company and plant builder for the global steel industry. From its IJmuiden home base, Danieli Corus prepares and executes projects, ranging from technical consultancy to the construction and commissioning of entire blast furnace facilities. All technology is state–of–the–art and customized to fit client requirements. Much of the business volume is based in emerging economies. Danieli Corus has around 250 employees, working at offices in The Netherlands, India and China.

Job description and responsibilities

As Estimator you colleague will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for large‑scale industrial projects involving blast furnaces, steelmaking facilities, and related infrastructure. The role combines technical engineering insight with commercial acumen, ensuring that proposals reflect realistic costs, risks, and execution strategies for global clients. The most important responsibilities are:

Technical & Project Estimation

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates, maintenance, and modernization projects in blast furnaces, steel plants, coke ovens, and auxiliary systems;
  • Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and 3D models to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements;
  • Develop quantity take‑offs for civil, mechanical, electrical, and refractory works;
  • Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations, ensuring technical compliance and cost competitiveness;
  • Build cost models for new technologies, process upgrades, and energy‑efficiency solutions.

Commercial & Strategic Activities

  • Support bid/no‑bid decisions with cost‑risk analyses and scenario modeling;
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement and project management teams to develop complete tender packages;
  • Prepare cost breakdown structures and pricing strategies aligned with international market conditions;
  • Participate in client negotiations and clarify technical/commercial assumptions.

Risk, Compliance & Documentation

  • Identify cost drivers, uncertainties, and potential risks; propose mitigation strategies;
  • Maintain and update cost databases, historical benchmarks, and productivity norms;
  • Ensure estimates comply with international standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Prepare clear documentation of assumptions, exclusions, and basis of estimate.

What makes you successful?

Your knowledge and experience include the following:

  • Technical bachelor’s degree, supplemented with courses in budgeting and calculation;
  • At least 5 years of experience in budgeting multidisciplinary engineering and contracting projects, preferably in heavy industry estimation, ideally in steelmaking, blast furnaces, or large industrial projects;
  • Strong understanding of steel plant processes (ironmaking, steelmaking, casting, rolling, utilities);
  • Strong command of MS Excel for cost modeling and scenario analysis;
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering documentation and 3D models;
  • Occasional travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and client offices.

Soft Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English;
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously;
  • Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.

But there is more

Our organization is distinguished by a pleasant and informal working atmosphere where pride and passion are paramount. You will be given the freedom and responsibility appropriate to your background and experience.

Besides a good salary, we also offer an attractive package of fringe benefits, such as:

A year end allowance, a CLA allowance, expenses allowance, a minimum of 26 days holiday and 12 ADV days per year, contribution to a health insurance, collectivity on the health insurance at Zilveren Kruis, flexible working hours, opportunity to attend (internal) training courses, etc.

Our core values
Client focus, Passion, Team spirit, People, Reliability, Excellence, Sustainability.

Logo Danieli Corus B.V.
Danieli Corus B.V.

Our Location

Danieli Corus B.V.1974 IJmuiden, Nederland

These jobs were popular with other job seekers

Danieli Corus B.V.

General Ledger Accountant

Danieli Corus B.V.
IJmuiden