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Construction jobs in the Netherlands 2026: the work permit, salaries, and the companies directory

Taqdeem Team2 min readUpdated July 24, 2026

TL;DR

Dutch construction and contracting firms hire civil engineers, architects, project managers, and planners at typically EUR 3,000-3,800 a month for starters up to EUR 5,000-7,500 for project managers, with demand driven by housing, infrastructure, and sustainability programs. The two keys: a work permit (usually via the employer-sponsored Highly Skilled Migrant route) and strong English - and Gulf mega-project experience is valued. The guide ends with the company directory and application contacts.

In this article
  1. The most in-demand roles
  2. The salary ladder in euros (gross/month)
  3. Permit, language, and recognition
  4. The Dutch construction companies directory with application contacts
  5. Read next

The most in-demand roles

  • Civil and structural engineering
  • Project management and planning
  • BIM / Revit - near-mandatory in the Dutch market
  • Sustainability and energy engineering
  • Quantity surveying

The salary ladder in euros (gross/month)

RoleRange
Junior engineerEUR 3,000 - 3,800
Experienced engineer (5+)EUR 4,000 - 5,500
Project managerEUR 5,000 - 7,500+

Permit, language, and recognition

  1. The work permit: the Highly Skilled Migrant route

    For non-EU nationals, usually via sponsorship by an IND-recognized employer with a salary threshold.

  2. English first, Dutch as an edge

    Many major firms work in English; learning Dutch lifts your odds on sites and in management.

  3. Engineering-degree recognition and BIM skills

    Translated, attested credentials - and BIM/Revit proficiency opens doors faster than anything else.

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The Dutch construction companies directory with application contacts

140+ construction and contracting firms - official "Werken bij" portals and recruitment emails. Click "Show contact details" next to any company.

Important notice

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The full list: 146 employers

Click "Show contact details" next to any employer

  • A. Hak Groep

  • Aan de Stegge Verenigde Bedrijven

  • Aannemingsbedrijf Janssen-Groesbeek B.V.

  • Aannemingsbedrijf Jongen

  • Aannemingsbedrijf Jos Scholman

  • Aannemingsbedrijf Markus

  • Aannemingsbedrijf Salverda

  • Aannemingsbedrijf Van der Poel

  • ABB Bouwgroep

  • Adriaan van Erk

  • Allseas

  • AM Ontwikkeling

  • Antea Group

  • Arcadis

  • ASK Romein

  • Ballast Nedam

  • BAM Infra Nederland

  • Batenburg Techniek

  • Berghege Heerkens Bouwgroep

  • BESIX

  • Blauwhoed

  • Boele & van Eesteren

  • Boskalis

  • Bot Bouw

  • Bouwbedrijf Bakker B.V.

  • Bouwbedrijf Boot

  • Bouwbedrijf Klomps

  • Bouwbedrijf Koenen B.V.

  • Bouwbedrijf Kosman

  • Bouwbedrijf Kreeft

  • Bouwbedrijf Kuin

  • Bouwbedrijf Lont

  • Bouwbedrijf Moes V.O.F.

  • Bouwbedrijf Niersman

  • Bouwbedrijf Nikkels

  • Bouwbedrijf Paans

  • Bouwbedrijf Pennings bv

  • Bouwbedrijf Van de Ven

  • Bouwbedrijf Vosman

  • Bouwbedrijf Vrolijk B.V.

  • Bouwbedrijf Wessels Zeist B.V.

  • Bouwen met visie B.V.

  • Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma

  • BPD (Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling)

  • BPD Bouwfonds Property Development

  • Bramer B.V.

  • Coen Hagedoorn Bouwgroep

  • Constructif Holding

  • Cordeel Nederland

  • Croonwolter&dros

  • De Vries en Verburg

  • Dura Vermeer

  • ERA Contour

  • Fraanje

  • Friso Bouwgroep

  • Fugro

  • Gebroeders Blokland

  • Geveke Bouw

  • Giesbers Bouwen en Renoveren

  • GMB Holding

  • GP Groot

  • Hanab (Visser & Smit Hanab)

  • Heembouw

  • Heerema Marine Contractors

  • Hegeman Bouw & Infra

  • Hegeman Vastgoed

  • Heijmans

  • Heilijgers

  • Hemubo

  • Hendriks Bouw en Ontwikkeling

  • Hillen & Roosen

  • Hoppenbrouwers Techniek

  • HSB Holding B.V.

  • Hurks

  • Jan Snel

  • Janssen De Jong Groep

  • Jongen Bouw

  • Jorritsma Bouw

  • JP van Eesteren

  • KBK bouwgroep B.V.

  • KlokGroep

  • Klomps Bouwbedrijf

  • Koninklijke BAM Groep nv

  • Koninklijke Kuijpers

  • Koopmans Bouwgroep

  • Kreeft Betonrenovatie

  • Lamers Bouw B.V.

  • Lont Bouw

  • M.J. de Nijs en Zonen

  • Michiels BouwAdvies

  • Mobilis

  • Moeskops' Bouwbedrijf BV

  • Mourik

  • Nico de Bont

  • Nijhuis Bouw

  • Nikkels Bouwbedrijf

  • Novaform

  • Paans Installatiebedrijven

  • Plegt-Vos Bouwgroep

  • Ploegam

  • ReintenInfra

  • Resim Investment Group

  • Roelofs Groep

  • Roosdom Tijhuis

  • Rottinghuis' Aannemingsbedrijf bv

  • Royal BAM Group

  • Royal HaskoningDHV

  • Salverda Bouw

  • SBM Offshore

  • Schagen Groep

  • Slokker

  • Smeets Bouw

  • Stam + De Koning Bouw B.V.

  • Stebru

  • Strukton

  • Sweco Nederland

  • Synchroon

  • TBI Holdings

  • Ten Brinke Group

  • Ter Steege Holding

  • Thunnissen Groep

  • Tijhuis Houtbewerkingsmachines B.V.

  • Trebbe

  • UBA Bouw B.V.

  • Unica

  • Ursem Modulaire Bouwsystemen b.v.

  • Van 't Hek Beheer

  • Van Bekkum

  • Van der Heijden Bouw

  • Van Gelder Groep

  • Van Gelderen Bouwbedrijf BV

  • Van Hattum en Blankevoort

  • Van Omme & De Groot

  • Van Oord

  • Van Wanrooij Bouw & Ontwikkeling

  • Van Wijnen

  • Vastbouw International Holding

  • VB Groep

  • Vink Bouw

  • Visser & Smit Bouw

  • VolkerWessels

  • VORM Holding

  • Waal

  • Wagemaker

  • Wessels Rijssen

  • Witteveen+Bos

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Dutch to work as an engineer in the Netherlands?

Many firms operate in English, but Dutch clearly lifts your odds - especially on execution sites.

How do I get the work permit?

Usually via the Highly Skilled Migrant route, sponsored by an IND-recognized employer, with a salary threshold.

Does Gulf experience help in the Netherlands?

Yes - Gulf mega-project experience is valued by Dutch firms, especially in infrastructure.

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