Cost Engineer

HR ProjectPartners BV; Randstad; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HR ProjectPartners BV is seeking an analytical Cost Engineer to support complex technical and infrastructure projects in the Netherlands. You will develop reliable cost estimates, assess quotations, identify savings, and provide clear cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with project teams, engineering, procurement, finance, planning and other stakeholders to ensure financial soundness and that cost considerations are integrated into decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / HBO level in a technical, construction, engineering or related field.
• Experience in cost engineering, estimating, cost management or project controls within a technical or infrastructure environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and translating technical requirements into financial estimates.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical specifications, project documentation and tenders to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost calculations, budgets and investment estimates for complex projects.
• Request, analyse and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assess costs, risks and potential savings and provide advice on cost optimisation.
• Monitor and evaluate project costs and budgets throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure cost considerations are integrated.
• Review contractor and supplier proposals and assess their financial implications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost estimation and cost management processes.
• Present and explain cost estimates and recommendations to project managers and engineers.
• Support handover from estimating/tender to execution teams.
• Analyse completed projects to identify lessons learned for future estimates.
• Provide guidance to junior cost engineers where applicable.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree / HBO level in a technical field

Job description

We are looking for an analytical Cost Engineer to support complex technical and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing reliable cost estimates, assessing quotations, identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing clear cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with project teams, engineering, procurement, finance, planning and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are financially well-founded and that cost considerations are accurately incorporated into decision-making.

Your responsibilities

• Analyse technical specifications, project documentation, tenders and requests for quotations to develop accurate and realistic cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost calculations, budgets and investment estimates for complex projects.
• Request, analyse and evaluate quotations from suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Assess costs, risks and potential savings and provide advice on cost optimisation.
• Monitor and evaluate project costs and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and internal departments to ensure all relevant cost aspects are taken into account.
• Review contractor and supplier proposals and assess their commercial and financial implications.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of cost estimation and cost management processes.
• Present and explain cost estimates and recommendations to project managers, engineers and other stakeholders.
• Support the handover from the estimating/tender phase to the project execution team.
• Analyse completed projects and previous estimates to identify lessons learned and improve future estimates.
• Where applicable, provide functional guidance to junior cost engineers.
• Work on projects that vary significantly in size, complexity and technical scope.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree / HBO level in a technical, construction, engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in cost engineering, estimating, cost management or project controls within a technical or infrastructure environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and translating technical requirements into financial estimates.
• Knowledge of relevant cost estimation and project management processes.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors and other external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Able to balance commercial considerations with technical and project requirements.

What you can expect

You will work in a technically challenging environment on complex projects where cost management plays an important role in achieving successful project outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to large-scale projects and have a direct impact on investment decisions, project budgets and cost efficiency.

You will be part of a professional and collaborative working environment where analytical expertise, technical knowledge and effective communication come together.