About this role
Senior Cost Engineer Infra Land Van Oord Posted on Jul 8, 2026 Apply now THE POSITION At Van Oord, we work every day on projects that protect and connect the Netherlands. Think of dyke reinforcements, coastal protection, and new infrastructure connections that contribute to a safe and accessible country. Examples include projects such as the Afsluitdijk, ViA15, several KRW and PAGW projects, and dyke reinforcement projects such as Tiel-Waardenburg, IJsselmeerdijk, and Groene Rivier Well. Behind every successful project is a strong tender team where engineering, strategy, and financial expertise come together. As a Senior Cost Engineer, you play a key role in this process. You ensure that complex infrastructure projects are supported by solid technical foundations and realistic financial estimates. With your experience, you help us make smart decisions in design, execution, and risk management. In doing so, you directly contribute to projects that make a real difference for the Netherlands. YOUR IMPACT In this senior role, you are the technical and financial conscience of our more complex tenders within the Infra Land product line. You work closely with tender managers, project managers, and engineers to develop strong and competitive proposals. You combine technical expertise with leadership while actively contributing to cost estimates yourself, you also guide and support colleagues within the estimating team. You look beyond the numbers and focus on smart solutions and practical execution strategies. Your responsibilities include - Preparing multidisciplinary and complex cost estimates for infrastructure and dyke reinforcement projects. - Leading and coordinating estimating teams during tenders. - Conducting and reviewing extensive risk analyses. - Advising on alternatives, execution strategies, and contractual choices. - Coaching and mentoring fellow cost engineers. - Visiting project locations to define project assum...