Cost Engineer

BKL Services Inc.; Nuenen c.a.; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Flexible hours

Large leave allowance

Travel allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

BKL Services Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer in the Netherlands to estimate and control project costs. You will develop and maintain cost models, analyze data, and collaborate with multiple departments to realise cost-efficient solutions within the Sustaining & Production Engineering group.

The role emphasizes cost control, RFQ support, and close cooperation with various stakeholders to drive cost optimisation while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• HBO-level education in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in cost engineering is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cost estimating software, ERP, 3D CAD, PLM and project management tools.
• Excellent Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• Accurate and detail-oriented; proactive and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost drivers and cost models.
• Perform cost calculations for customer enquiries based on modelling and data.
• Maintain historical cost data and benchmarks.
• Compare supplier costs with internal data and industry standards.
• Support value engineering during RFQ processes.
• Report on cost status and variances; analyze costs and advise on controls.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities within projects.
• Collaborate with account managers, project managers, designers and purchasing teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Proactive & results-driven

Work under pressure

Dutch language

English language

Education

HBO in Engineering / Business Administration or related

Tools

Cost estimating software

ERP

3D CAD

PLM

Project management tools

Job description

Are you an analytical thinker with a sharp eye for cost structures and manufacturing processes? Do you want to play a key role in estimating and controlling project costs in a dynamic environment? Then this Cost Engineer position is exactly what you are looking for.

As a Cost Engineer, you are responsible for estimating project costs and actively contributing to the control of the financial aspects of projects. You develop and maintain cost models, perform analyses, and work closely with various departments to realise cost-efficient solutions. You will be part of the Sustaining & Production Engineering department.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of cost drivers and cost models.
• Perform cost calculations for customer enquiries based on modelling and actual cost data.
• Maintain historical cost data and benchmark data.
• Compare costs from external suppliers with internal data and industry standards.
• Support value engineering projects and strategies during the RFQ process.

Cost control

• Report regularly on cost status and variances (VC/NC analysis).
• Analyse variances and advise on cost control measures.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities within projects.
• Develop strategies for cost optimisation.

Collaboration and communication

• Work with account managers, project managers, designers/engineers and purchasing teams to find cost-effective solutions.
• Support the determination of cost and sales prices and contribute to company strategies.

What you bring

• Education: Completed higher professional education (HBO) in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in cost engineering is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cost estimating software, ERP, 3D CAD, PLM and project management tools.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Languages: Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and results-driven.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• A challenging and varied role within a professional environment.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in cost engineering and project management.
• A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.
• Employment for32 or 40 hours per week.
• 40 days off(27 days + 13 ATV days based on full-time employment).
• Flexible working hours: start your working day between07:00 and 09:00.
• Travel allowance.
• Investment in your growth through a range of training courses and education programmes.