Calculator Piping (Industrial Pipework)

Function description

For a fast-growing and innovative engineering & fabrication company specializing in industrial piping, we are looking for an experienced Calculator Piping (Estimator Pipework).

The company delivers high-quality piping solutions for sectors such as steel production, petrochemical plants, food processing, and drinking water infrastructure , and works according to the highest European quality standards including ISO9001, ISO3834-2, EN1090 and PED .

As a Calculator Piping, you play a crucial role in the preparation and success of multidisciplinary piping projects . You analyze customer requests, interpret technical documentation, prepare accurate cost calculations, and translate these into well-structured quotations. In this role, you understand the entire project lifecycle and ensure a smooth transition from tendering to execution.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues in engineering, work preparation, procurement, and project management , while maintaining regular contact with customers to ensure clarity, accuracy, and high service quality.

Your key responsabilities will be:

• Prepare cost calculations, bills of materials, and quotations for industrial piping projects.
• Analyze scope of work, drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, specifications, and technical requirements .
• Determine material quantities, fabrication hours, installation costs, and subcontracting requirements.
• Coordinate with work preparation and project management to validate pricing, sourcing, and planning.
• Contribute to workload planning and provide input for project scheduling.
• Support engineers and project managers during project execution when technical or commercial clarification is needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the tendering and cost-calculation process.
• Maintain a structured and accurate documentation flow within the ERP and project systems.

Employer description

Our client is a leading welding and fabrication specialist operating in piping, steel construction, and machine maintenance. With a strong footprint in medium to heavy industry, they support sectors such as steel, oil & gas, drinking water, food processing, pharmaceuticals and cocoa production.

Certified to ISO 9001, EN 1090, ISO 3834-2 and VCA** , the company delivers high-quality workmanship to a diverse portfolio of industrial customers. Projects are carried out for major industry players across the Netherlands.

Their culture is built on entrepreneurship, flexibility, commitment, pragmatism, personal attention and professional craftsmanship . These values define their working environment and are key to their success.

What we are looking for

• MBO4/HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering , Technical Business Administration , or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the (industrial) piping sector.
• Strong knowledge of industrial piping systems , materials (CS, SS, alloys), welding processes, and associated standards.
• Understanding of European piping norms and fabrication standards:
• ISO9001, ISO3834-2, EN1090, PED .
• Strong numerical insight and ability to prepare detailed cost estimations.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Good communication abilities and a proactive, solution-driven attitude.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems .
• Driving license B

What we offer

• A challenging and stable position in a rapidly growing, technically driven organization.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and complex piping projects across multiple industries.
• A young and dynamic engineering environment with room for personal growth and development.
• Flat organizational structure with direct communication lines.
• 25 vacation days + 13 ADV days (full-time basis).
• Attractive pension scheme & benefits aligned with the CAO Metaalbewerking .
• Long-term opportunity: intention for a permanent contract after one year.
• Option for part-time employment .

Interested?

Join a high-performance engineering environment where your expertise in piping estimation makes a real impact on industrial projects throughout Europe.

Apply now and inAxtion will contact you shortly to discuss the role and your match with the team.

*Please note that we can only hire professionals with an EU passport or ID card. We are not able to arrange work permits.