Costing Engineer

Macawber Beekay; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Macawber Beekay is seeking a cost engineering specialist to prepare CAPEX estimates for hydrogen and downstream derivatives, using PFDs, P&IDs and BOQs as the basis. You will drive cost build-ups, vendor quote analysis and bid-related cost optimisations in a fast-paced EPC environment.

The role requires experience in process industry cost estimation, risk assessment and value engineering, with close collaboration across engineering disciplines and bids for client submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation for process industry projects.
• Ability to prepare BOQs and cost build-ups from PFDs/P&IDs.
• Knowledge of EPC bid support and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAPEX estimates for hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, SAF, CCU, and PtX projects.
• Develop cost estimates from PFDs, P&IDs, BOQs, MTOs and engineering inputs received.
• Prepare discipline-wise BOQs for equipment, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil works.
• Float budgetary enquiries; analyse supplier quotations; benchmark major packages.
• Create basis of estimate, exclusions, cash flows, and price schedules for submissions.
• Develop price break-ups for EPC scope including indirect costs and contingencies.
• Support pre-bid engineering and techno-commercial evaluations with cost inputs.
• Prepare comparative statements and value engineering proposals during bidding.
• Assist in risk assessment and sensitivity analyses related to costs.
• Support tender submissions, clarifications, and internal approvals.
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarks for hydrogen projects.

Skills

Cost estimation

Vendor analysis

Bid support

Risk assessment

Value engineering

Budgeting

BOQ preparation

Tools

BoQ software

Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare CAPEX estimates for Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Methanol, SAF, CCU, and PtX projects.
• Develop cost estimates based on PFDs, P&IDs, BOQs, MTOs, and engineering inputs received.
• Prepare discipline-wise BOQs covering process equipment, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, utilities, and offsites.
• Float budgetary enquiries, analyse vendor quotations, and benchmark costs for major packages and long-lead items.
• Prepare cost build-ups, basis of estimate, assumptions, exclusions, cash flows, and price schedules for internal and client submissions.
• Develop price break-ups for EPC scope including equipment, bulk materials, construction, indirect costs, logistics, taxes, duties, and contingencies.
• Support pre-bid engineering and techno-commercial evaluations by providing timely and accurate cost inputs.
• Prepare comparative statements, cost optimisation options, and value engineering proposals during bidding.
• Support risk assessment and sensitivity analysis related to cost escalation, supply chain, and execution constraints.
• Assist in preparation of tender submissions, client clarifications, and internal approval notes.
• Maintain and update cost databases, benchmarks, and historical project references for hydrogen and derivative projects.