Where will you work?
For an internationally operating company specialising in industrial and marine protective coatings, we are looking for an experienced Project Lead / Cost Estimator / Work Planner.
This position is based in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. From this location, you will be responsible for estimating, budgeting and preparing a wide range of projects involving steel surface treatment, blasting and protective coating applications.
What can you expect?
The position focuses on projects within the maritime and industrial sectors, involving regular contact with international colleagues and project sites.
Candidates residing in the Netherlands who own a second home in the Gibraltar region of Spain are also encouraged to apply.
- A full-time, varied position based in Andalusia, Spain.
- The opportunity to work on challenging international projects in the maritime and industrial sectors.
- A dynamic working environment within a growing international organisation.
- Direct communication with colleagues, project leaders and management.
- A high degree of independence and personal responsibility.
- Opportunities to further develop your technical knowledge and professional expertise.
- A competitive salary and attractive employment benefits.
What will you do?
As a Project Lead / Cost Estimator / Work Planner, you will be involved throughout the pre-construction and preparation stages of projects, ensuring that all activities are properly planned before execution.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Cost estimation: Preparing cost calculations and quotations for blasting, painting and steel protective coating projects.
- Cost control: Calculating surface areas, material consumption, labour hours, equipment requirements and other project costs.
- Work preparation: Translating awarded contracts into practical execution plans, including workforce planning, material requirements and equipment allocation.
- Project planning: Coordinating activities, schedules and resource requirements with project management and operational teams.
- Risk assessment: Identifying and evaluating technical, financial and organisational risks and proposing appropriate solutions.
- Technical advice: Advising project leaders and management on cost estimates, execution methods, project costs and technical feasibility.
- Site visits: Visiting project sites within the region and at other international locations to assess the scope and requirements of the work.
- Project documentation: Recording and maintaining relevant project information, including photographic documentation before and after project execution.
You will work closely with the local operational team in Spain while maintaining regular contact with colleagues and management across the international organisation.
What do we expect from you?
We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong technical knowledge and experience in a project-based environment.
Ideally, you will have:
- Several years of relevant experience as a Cost Estimator, Work Planner or Cost Engineer.
- Preferably experience in the maritime industry, shipbuilding, ship repair, surface treatment or industrial maintenance.
- A completed technical qualification at intermediate or higher vocational level, or an equivalent technical background.
- Strong knowledge of cost estimation, project budgeting and work preparation.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and cost estimation software.
- Knowledge of protective coating systems, coatings and surface treatment processes.
- A NACE or FROSIO certification would be an advantage.
- Good command of both English and Spanish, written and spoken.
- Knowledge of Dutch would be an advantage.
- A technical background in the maritime sector would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and working conditions. A valid safety or PRL certificate would be an advantage.
You have an analytical mindset, work in a structured manner and possess strong numerical skills. You can translate technical challenges into practical, financially sound solutions.
You are also flexible and willing to travel internationally on a regular basis, particularly between the Netherlands and Spain.