Cost Engineer: Estimation & Cost Optimization

HR ProjectPartners BV; Randstad; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Cost estimation

Cost management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Financial analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree / HBO level in a technical field

Description du poste

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.