Calculator

Function

As Calculator at this general contractor in Aarschot You’ll play a key role in the early stages of diverse and technically challenging construction projects. You will translate plans, specifications and project information into accurate, realistic cost estimates, thereby supporting the financial launch of each project. You will be working for a company with a strong track record in timber-frame construction, cladding, traditional renovations and exclusive bespoke work, meaning that no two days are the same.

In this role, you’ll combine analytical insight with an understanding of construction and a meticulous approach. You’ll look not only at the figures, but also at technical feasibility, potential risks and the best implementation methods. Thanks to your work, quotations are well-founded, projects are thoroughly prepared and decisions are made more quickly and effectively. You liaise smoothly with colleagues, suppliers and internal departments and actively contribute ideas on how to optimise processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out detailed cost estimates and cost price calculations based on plans, specifications and project data.
• Requesting, comparing and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying technical and financial issues and devising well-considered solutions.
• Drawing up clear and comprehensive quotations tailored to each project.
• Coordinate with the sales, project management and work planning teams to ensure that files are prepared correctly and efficiently.
• Contributing ideas on optimisations, alternatives and improvements to costing and preparation processes.
• Working on a variety of projects, ranging from structural work and renovation to high-quality finishes and exclusive turnkey solutions.

Profile

For this role, we are looking for a quantity surveyor with 3 to 5 years’ experience and a keen interest in the construction sector. You don’t need to be a know-it-all, but you are someone who quickly gets to grips with technical documents, works accurately and is keen to take on responsibility. You feel at home in an environment where quality, bespoke solutions and practical approaches are important.

Your profile:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent through relevant experience.
• Several years’ experience as a quantity surveyor, preferably in construction, renovation, timber construction, façade work or roofing.
• Strong technical and structural insight, with the ability to correctly assess plans, construction methods and structures.
• Experience with cost estimation software and a good command of digital tools and MS Office.
• Meticulous, analytical and strong with figures, with an eye for detail and deadlines.
• Able to work independently, but also to collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers.
• A good communicator and customer-focused, with the maturity to offer clear and well-considered advice.
• Open to improving and streamlining processes.
• A good knowledge of Dutch; a basic knowledge of French would be an advantage.
• Ideally, you live in the Aarschot area or are happy to travel there.

Experience in a family-run SME environment and an affinity for unique, technically challenging projects are clear assets. Soft skills such as a sense of responsibility, solution-oriented thinking and the ability to consult with others are at least as important in this role as technical knowledge.

Organisation

This full-service contractor is one of the absolute leaders in timber-frame construction, cladding, traditional renovations and exclusive bespoke work. Its portfolio includes not only residential properties but also challenging extensions and additions, high-quality roofing projects, wellness facilities and outdoor kitchens. More than 30 employees form a close-knit family business where craftsmanship, innovation and open communication are central. Both private and professional clients rely on a comprehensive approach from A to Z. Internal and external training and career progression opportunities are firmly embedded in the company culture. Working in this team means building not only exceptional projects but also a sustainable career.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team of over 30 staff members where craftsmanship, open communication and professional development are key. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to help build unique projects and a stable, forward-looking career.

Offer

You’ll be joining a stable company with a strong reputation and a warm, family-like working atmosphere. For this role as a Quantity Surveyor in Aarschot, you can expect an attractive and negotiable remuneration package, tailored to your knowledge and experience.

• A permanent contract with a financially sound and growing general contractor.
• A full-time working week of 40 hours.
• 12 ADV days on top of statutory leave.
• Collective construction leave.
• A remuneration package tailored to your profile, with room for negotiation for the right talent.
• Non-statutory benefits and flexibility may be available by mutual agreement.
• Training opportunities and support to help you further develop your expertise.
• Opportunities for career progression within a company that systematically supports internal development.
• A supportive team where professionalism, initiative and open communication are valued.

Here, you’ll not only be working towards achieving the right financial results, but also on projects you can be genuinely proud of.