The verdict in three sentences
An engineering firm sells not on promises but on verifiable technical references: completed projects, calculations, mastered standards, sectors covered. An effective showcase turns those references into structured project sheets, with downloadable documents and an engineer recruitment page. In 2026 in Berlin, budget 7,000 to 15,000 EUR for a 6 to 9 week timeline.
Technical credibility is shown, not claimed
A project owner browsing your site is answering one question: "has this firm handled a project like mine?". The answer does not come from adjectives but from precise project sheets — context, scope of services, technical constraints, deliverables, results. The more concrete these sheets are (spans, loads, timelines, standards applied), the earlier you enter shortlists.
The second lever is engineer recruitment, tight in 2026. A credible careers page, anchored to the same project references, attracts profiles who want to work on demanding technical topics. The site then serves business development and employer brand alike.
| Item | Essential showcase | Showcase + advanced portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 price (EUR) | 7,000 – 9,500 | 12,000 – 15,000 |
| Pages | 6 to 9 | 12 to 18 |
| Project sheets | 6 to 10 | 20+ filterable by sector |
| Downloadable documents | No | Yes (PDF, brochures, refs) |
| Engineer recruitment page | Basic | Full + openings |
| Domains / expertise | List | Dedicated pages + standards |
| Bilingual EN/DE | Option | Included |
| Timeline | 6 – 7 weeks | 8 – 9 weeks |
Line items and options to budget
The budget for an engineering firm site breaks into clear blocks. Here are the most common 2026 items and their order of magnitude, to decide what goes into version one.
| Item / option | Benefit | Indicative 2026 cost (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Structured project sheets (x20) | Technical proof | 2,500 – 4,500 |
| Sector / expertise filters | Qualified navigation | 900 – 1,600 |
| Downloadable document library | Lead generation | 800 – 1,500 |
| Recruitment page + openings | Employer brand | 1,400 – 2,500 |
| Bilingual EN/DE version | International clients | 1,400 – 2,600 |
| Technical blog + SEO | Long-tail reach | 1,000 – 1,800 |
Mini case study
Thomas runs an 18-person structural engineering firm in Berlin. His old site listed 4 projects with no detail, and he struggled to get shortlisted on large tenders. He invests 13,500 EUR in a showcase with 22 filterable project sheets, downloadable documents and a recruitment page.
Over 12 months, the firm goes from 3 to 7 shortlists on tenders worth more than 200,000 EUR in fees. A single win driven by the site's credibility covers the investment several times over, and the recruitment page generates 9 qualified engineer applications, cutting reliance on headhunters.
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FAQ
How many project sheets do I need to be credible?
A minimum of 6 to 10 detailed sheets already gives substance. For a firm chasing large tenders, 20+ sheets filterable by sector make the difference at shortlist stage. Quality beats quantity.
Should I offer downloadable documents?
Yes, it is an excellent lead-generation tool. Brochures, sector references or technical sheets downloadable in exchange for an email give you qualified contacts to follow up, for 800 to 1,500 EUR.
Does the site really help recruit engineers?
A lot. A careers page anchored to real project references attracts demanding technical profiles and cuts reliance on headhunters, whose fees often reach 15 to 25% of annual salary.
What timeline for such a site?
An essential showcase ships in 6 to 7 weeks. A version with advanced portfolio and multilingual support needs 8 to 9 weeks, with producing project sheets being the most time-consuming step.
Is multilingual relevant for an engineering firm?
If you respond to international tenders or work for foreign groups, yes. An EN/DE version costs around 1,400 to 2,600 EUR and widens your market.
Let's scope your project. Send us your areas of expertise and the number of references to showcase, and we will define a quote (essential showcase or advanced portfolio). Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
