Calculator (Steel Construction)

East Flanders
Construction /
Full-time /
On-site
Our client is a leading construction company with great extensions in the global market. They have extensive experience in diverse sectors and serve as a one-stop partner for the complete construction process. The companies under this group are highly specialized in their own field and work together or independently to create sustainable, future-proof solutions for their clients’ complex requirements. If you are seeking growth in a collaborative environment, we welcome you to apply for this role and hope to speak to you very soon.

The Calculator position is of paramount importance to the company group's internal production facility, specializing in hot-welded steel structures. This role plays a vital role in project success by conducting precise technical and cost calculations, thereby empowering informed decision-making for management. It entails estimating resource requirements, analyzing quotations, and post-project evaluation to ensure project efficiency. 

The candidate's value for the Calculator role lies in their technical expertise, including a relevant degree or experience in steel construction, and a minimum of three years' experience. Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and a positive, results-driven attitude are essential traits for this position, aligning well with the company's mission in the steel construction industry.

The role of Calculator involves providing accurate technical calculations and cost estimations, contributing to efficient project management and budgeting, which in turn can lead to cost savings and economic stability. Adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards minimizes the company's environmental footprint, promoting sustainability.

Key Tasks

    • Conduct precise technical and cost calculations for various projects.
    • Provide essential data for informed managerial decision-making.
    • Thoroughly estimate required manpower, raw materials, and auxiliary resources.
    • Analyze orders, review execution drawings, study material lists, and convert data into cost estimates.
    • Compare quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to inform technical and cost assessments.
    • Post-project completion, analyze variations between pre-calculation projections and actual resource usage.
    • Stay updated through internal and external training and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
    • Contribute to compliance with safety, health, environmental regulations, and workplace well-being.

Skills & Qualities

    • Hold a degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering, or possess relevant experience in steel construction.
    • Accumulate a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field, with a strong affinity for steel constructions.
    • Fluent in Dutch, with proficiency in English considered a valuable asset.
    • Exhibit excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
    • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, delivering ideas and messages clearly, persuasively.
    • Display robust adaptability, adept at responding swiftly and adjusting to changing circumstances.
    • Embrace a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
    • Radiate enthusiasm for your work, fostering a positive atmosphere among your team and colleagues.

Language(s)

    • Fluent in Dutch
    • Proficiency in English considered a valuable asset

Perks & Compensation

    • The company offers an attractive salary package along with additional perks like a laptop with professional software and mobile phone.
    • Their academy emphasizes your growth, with personalized development plans to nurture your talents.
    • Join a team of quick-thinking professionals dedicated to transforming the future through innovation and efficiency.
    • Offers diverse growth prospects within its extensive company network, prioritizing internal talent for new positions.
    • Enjoy team-building events, activities, social gatherings, and company-wide networking opportunities.

Company Culture & Values

    • Embraces remote work and flexible hours, valuing work-life balance for employee well-being and productivity.
    • Consists of a team of agile professionals, dedicated to innovative, energy-efficient solutions, showcasing effective multitasking.
    • They are committed to sustainability, actively reducing CO2 emissions and supporting UN Development Goals.
    • Ownership is key, allowing employees to take responsibility and make a real impact with support when needed.
About Cabo Norte Professionals
Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.

Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry

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