Estimator

Damen Dredging Equipment B.V.

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Brest Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 22, 2026 Last posted June 22, 2026
Job description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Become the first link in major international naval projects and gain access to the behind-the-scenes of the most ambitious ship refits.

Join Damen Shiprepair Brest, a key player in ship repair within the international Damen Group (12,000 employees), renowned for its expertise on large vessels (cruise ships, LNG carriers, VLCCs).

Here, we combine technical excellence, safety, and environmental standards to support shipowners in their most ambitious projects.

Your role

As an Estimator / Naval Technician (M/F), you play a key role in preparing future shipyard projects.

Your mission: produce reliable and structured cost estimates to ensure the success of upcoming operations.

Your responsibilities

  • Interpret and analyze clients' technical specifications.
  • Assess the costs of work to be carried out, both in-house and subcontracted.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing, Project, and Production teams to build complete and consistent proposals.
  • Occasionally travel for short assignments (5–6 days) in France or abroad to inspect vessels.

Your profile

  • Degree level Bac+2/3 (BTS, DUT, Professional Bachelor's degree) or significant experience in a naval or industrial environment.
  • Comfortable reading technical drawings (structures, piping, mechanics).
  • Strong written French skills and English level between B1 and C1.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Organized, rigorous, analytical, autonomous, and an excellent communicator.

Why join us?

Damen Shiprepair Brest offers a stimulating environment at the heart of a major ship repair facility, where every skill matters and where you can develop your career in an exceptional technical setting.

Our benefits

  • 13th-month salary (depending on seniority)
  • Annual working days package (forfait jours) & RTT days
  • On-site catering
  • Stable international company with a forward-looking vision

Ready for a new challenge?

Join a leading shipyard, work alongside a passionate team, and actively contribute to large-scale international projects.


Recruiter:

Camille Nagat

Email:

[email protected]

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About this role

Summary

Prepare cost estimates for ship repair projects, analyze specs, collaborate with teams.

Job title

Estimator / Naval Technician

Experience level

none

Industry

ship repair

Location requirements

Brest, France; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading technical drawingsMicrosoft Excelorganizationcommunication

Preferred skills

English B1-C1

Specializations

navalcost estimationtechnical drawingsship repair
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Brest, France

Work arrangement unknown City