Cost Engineer Irrigation Systems
DEN HOORN, NL, 2635 BZ
About the job
Are you a technician with a passion for innovation and sustainability and an eye for commerce? Then join our team as a Cost Engineer Irrigation Systems!
Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, the future of horticulture technology. The world is realizing that we need to preserve our planet and that it requires a much more sustainable approach on agriculture. Also, the world deserves access to healthy food. Therefore, we design, build and operate tailor made horticultural solutions for our customers, with a reduced footprint in natural resources, water, CO2 and pesticides. We continuously invest in R&D to strengthen our propositions towards our customers. This vision allows us to operate our business successfully for a better future.
As a Cost Engineer Irrigation Systems, you are the driving force behind the innovative irrigation systems in our greenhouses. You are responsible for creating design drawings, performing cost price calculations and preparing quotations. With your expertise, you apply various irrigation techniques to create an optimally functioning system, regardless of climatic conditions. Together with our team of designers in the field of greenhouse, climate and electrical installations, and in collaboration with sales managers, you will provide a complete turnkey quotation. You will play an important role in the tendering process and draw up accurate contracts, and after the sale you will ensure a smooth transfer to the Engineering and Projects department.
What will you be doing?
- Designing drawings for water installations.
- Calculating water requirements and irrigation schedules.
- Performing structural calculations using the Casta programme.
- Requesting quotations from suppliers.
- Preparing detailed cost calculations and quotations.
- Compiling a complete turnkey quotation by coordinating prices and quotations from suppliers and internal departments.
- Translating innovative ideas from our R&D department into practical and feasible designs.
- Consulting with customers, suppliers and colleagues to achieve project goals.
Your profile
- You have a keen eye for detail and understand the technical aspects of projects.
- You enjoy working with colleagues and are able to communicate effectively with different departments.
- You are able to cope well in a hectic working environment.
- A completed technical higher professional education (or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Experience with cost price calculations is an advantage.
- Good command of the Dutch and English languages.
- Flexible, cooperative and creative.
What's in it for you
At Van der Hoeven, we believe in teamwork and support. We help each other in our work and share our experiences to achieve success together.
To ensure the future of our employees, we have developed the VDH Academy. This internal platform promotes knowledge sharing and provides opportunities for professional growth. We like to invest in the development of our employees.
At Van der Hoeven, fun is also an important part of our team spirit. Our staff association organizes various activities throughout the year, such as fun office drinks, barbecues and family events during the holidays. Our office is also equipped with areas where you can relax and play games.
At Van der Hoeven we value a positive work environment where we grow, learn and enjoy together.
Interested?
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