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:

camille.nagat@damen.com

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Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.

About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.

Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.

Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:

sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels
smart and digital solutions for ships and processes
projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply

What you build has real impact and is made to last.

Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.

You can count on:

many opportunities to learn and develop
projects with an international focus
an environment where your ideas are taken seriously

What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.

You can count on:

a stable company with international impact
a down-to-earth and friendly working culture
challenging work in the maritime sector
an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on

Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.

Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.

Facts about

Number of employees: 9.000+
Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair
Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master
Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)
Preferred education: Engineering (Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical), Shipbuilding, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Business & Support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)
Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com