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Cost Surveyor

Geplaatst 14 nov. 2024
Delen:
Werkervaring
5 tot 9 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Soort opleiding
Taalvereisten
Engels (Vloeiend)
Nederlands (Vloeiend)

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Start your career as a Cost Surveyor at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant, and where equality, diversity, and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Cost Surveyor at Vopak.

What will you do as a Cost Surveyor?

As a Cost Surveyor, you'll be the financial guardian of our Dutch terminals, ensuring that our maintenance and project teams stay on budget and deliver top-notch results. You'll dive deep into the numbers, analyzing costs, labor hours, supplies, and infrastructure to pinpoint opportunities for savings and efficiency, ensuring that we get the best value for our money.

Your mission? To revolutionize how we manage project and maintenance costs. You'll collaborate with engineers, maintenance crews, and procurement experts to identify areas for improvement and streamline our systems for maximum visibility and efficiency. By scrutinizing contracts, quotes, and invoices, you'll optimize maintenance costs and keep our capital expenditure projects on track.

But that's not all. You'll also be the architect of our future procurement database. This powerful tool will empower our technical staff to create accurate and accessible estimates, ensuring that projects are executed with precision and financial control.

What do we offer you?

  • A competitive salary at Vopak CAO B, scale I depending on your experience and knowledge
  • 8.33% Holiday allowance
  • 30 holidays on an annual basis
  • A contribution of 50% of the basic health insurance premium and discount on supplementary insurance
  • Vopak’s own pension scheme

We will continuously invest in your personal growth and future career path within Vopak.

What do we expect from you as a Cost Surveyor?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience in cost control or a similar role. You possess a strong understanding of financial processes and have hands-on experience with automating reports
  • Experience in the process industry (e.g., petrochemical, chemical, energy, or contracting for these industries) Affinity with IT and able to program in e.g. Google Sheets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
  • A proactive, resourceful, and hands-on approach with a strong sense of initiative
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and challenges
  • Skilled in negotiation and securing the best value for the company
  • A cost-conscious mindset, always seeking opportunities for savings and efficiency
  • Willingness to work from our terminals within the Netherlands
  • DACE/ICEC certification is a plus
  • Fluent in English & Dutch, both verbal and written

What does your work day look like?

As a Cost Surveyor, you'll be an integral part of the Asset Management team within the Netherlands Business Unit, reporting directly to the Business Unit Maintenance Manager. Your primary focus will be on optimizing the Capex and Maintenance programs at our terminals. Your workplace will mainly be at our Europoort terminal (approx. 4 days per week) and approx. 1 day at our other locations in the Netherlands.

Your core responsibilities are:

  • Champion Vopak's reputation for safety and quality in every interaction
  • Be a trusted advisor to project and maintenance teams, analyzing quotes, contracts, and invoices to identify risks and savings opportunities
  • Spot cost-saving potential and collaborate with stakeholders to turn ideas into action
  • Partner with procurement to refine contract terms and create cost-effective templates for recurring tasks
  • Ensure meticulous compliance with contract agreements
  • Maintain strong relationships with project managers, tracking changes and ensuring alignment with contracts
  • Empower stakeholders with insightful data and calculation tools for accurate cost control
  • Proactively analyze trends and identify cost reduction opportunities, fostering a culture of savings
  • Validate engineering scopes and external estimates for accuracy and alignment with project goals
  • Increase cost awareness across teams through training and support, promoting informed decision-making

Want to start as Cost Surveyor at Vopak?

Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak's projects? Then apply now and start as a Cost Surveyor!

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!

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