Quantity Surveyor

Cost Engineers / Technical Calculators in South Africa: are you ready to take your project career to the Netherlands?

Through Xelvin, skilled South African technical professionals get the opportunity to build a long-term career in the Netherlands, with support throughout the full relocation journey — from visa and paperwork to housing, Dutch lessons and onboarding.

We are looking for accurate, practical Cost Engineers who understand both the technical and financial side of complex installation projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with calculations, quotations, tenders, project documentation and technical teams.

You could be a good fit if you:

🔹 Speak Afrikaans and English well

🔹 Have a relevant technical qualification, such as MBO4 equivalent, National Diploma, BTech, Degree or similar in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related technical field

🔹 Have experience as a Cost Engineer / Technical Calculator / Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Project Cost Controller

🔹 Have worked in technical environments such as building services, hospitals, universities, offices, data centres, utilities, infrastructure, energy or industrial installations

🔹 Can prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, quotations and calculations based on technical drawings, specifications and project requirements

🔹 Understand how to calculate costs for materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors and installation work

🔹 Have experience with tenders, pre-engineering, procurement support, project cost control or contract-related documentation

🔹 Can analyse project scope, identify risks and think along in cost-effective technical solutions

🔹 Work accurately and communicate well with project leaders, contract managers, engineers, technicians, suppliers and subcontractors

🔹 Are motivated to work abroad and grow long-term in the Netherlands

The type of profiles we are looking for:

🔹 Cost Engineers

🔹 Technical Calculators

🔹 Estimators

🔹 Quantity Surveyors with technical project experience

🔹 Project Cost Controllers

🔹 Project Controls Engineers

🔹 Commercially minded technical professionals with experience in installations, construction, infrastructure or energy projects

Why do South Africans fit so well?

Afrikaans is closely related to Dutch. This helps when you need to understand Dutch project documentation, technical drawings, work procedures, safety instructions and communication with technical teams. For technical project roles in the Netherlands, this often makes the adjustment easier and faster.

What does Xelvin offer?

🔹 1–2 year contract, with the goal of long-term employment afterwards

🔹 Full relocation support & housing

🔹 Relocation package

🔹 Visa sponsorship / residence permit guidance

🔹 Support for your spouse where applicable

🔹 Dutch lessons

🔹 Guidance throughout the entire process

🔹 Access to technical and project-based opportunities at strong Dutch clients

We know that moving to a new country is a big decision. That is why we walk the journey with you, from the first conversation to your first day in the Netherlands.

Do you know a Cost Engineer, Technical Calculator or Estimator who could be a good fit? Or do you feel it is time for your next step?

Send your CV to e.goss@xelvin.nl or message me directly.

Let’s start the conversation. 👏

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