Vessel Repair Cost Engineer

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.



Dredging is one of our traditional core activities and in your job you will work for the dredging division. Boskalis is famous for projects like the expansion of the Suez Canal and the extension of the Maasvlakte at the Port of Rotterdam. Creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden is something we contribute to. Combining our state-of-the-art fleet, equipment and incredible manpower, we’re able to achieve projects that no one believed were even possible.

Make your mark as a Vessel Repair Cost Engineer at Boskalis. In this role you are responsible for developing and maintaining accurate cost estimates for planned vessel repairs in the Dredging & Inland Infra division of Boskalis. The role is critical in ensuring that repair projects are completed within budget and meet financial objectives.

The Cost Engineer will be integral part of a repair team and will work closely with project manager, technical experts, and procurement experts to gather relevant data and provide detailed cost information. The Cost Engineer will be stationed in DTED (Design Tender Engineering Cost Engineering Department for knowledge development and guidance but will be seconded to the Fleet Management department that is responsible for overall coordination of vessel repairs.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Vessel Repair Cost Engineer are:

• Develop detailed cost estimates for planned repairs of dredging vessels, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Collaborate with project manager and project team, technical experts, and procurement expert to gather and validate cost-related aspects.
• Analyze historical repair costs and industry benchmarks and update cost databases to ensure accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and reports to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor and track repair project expenditures against budget, identifying and addressing any variances.

Your qualities

You can move ahead as a Vessel Repair Cost Engineer if you recognize yourself in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Cost Engineering, or a related field. Professional certification in cost engineering (e.g., DACE) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost estimating within the maritime or ship repair industry.
• Strong understanding of vessel repair processes, materials, and labor requirements.
• Proficiency in cost estimating software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact. 

• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance and travel allowance.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.    

• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.  

• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.  

Extra information

• Your team: You will join a team of enthusiastic colleagues. You will report to the Manager Tender Department.
• Full/part-time job: The position of function is a full-time (40 hours a week) job. 
• Working conditions: Office-based role with occasional travel to shipyards and repair sites. Ability to work flexible hours to meet project deadlines.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of Vessel Repair Cost Engineer. Please contact Joyce Hoornik, Sr Recruiter via +31 6 1382 7817 or [email protected].

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We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.