Lead Estimator

Shuter Smith International; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shuter Smith International in The Hague invites an experienced Lead Estimator to join our fast-growing, international engineering team. You will lead FEED and EPC cost estimating for major oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 12+ years in the field, and a proven ability to lead a small estimating team. Relocation and visa support are provided, with strong English communication overall.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related subject.
• Minimum 12 years' engineering experience, including FEED/EPC cost estimating.
• Proven background in Oil & Gas, Chemical or Petrochemical industries.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, drawings & estimating methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cost estimating activities for FEED & EPC projects & proposals.
• Work closely with project management and discipline specialists.
• Review ITB/tender documentation and identify commercial, technical & project risks.
• Prepare engineering, procurement, project management and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to obtain accurate estimating inputs & meet bid deadlines.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and prepare equipment & bulk material cost estimates.
• Produce feasibility studies including NPV, IRR and payback calculations.
• Estimate project man-hours, assess execution risks & recommend contingencies.
• Benchmark costs using historical project data.
• Participate in proposal reviews & contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Lead Estimation

Cost Estimation

FEED/EPC Estimating

Project Management

Team Leadership

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

An opportunity for a Lead Estimator to join a fast-growing international engineering organization in The Hague. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in FEED and EPC cost estimating, supporting major projects across the Oil & Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cost estimating activities for FEED & EPC projects & proposals.
• Work closely with project management and discipline specialists.
• Review ITB/tender documentation and identify commercial, technical & project risks.
• Prepare engineering, procurement, project management and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to obtain accurate estimating inputs & meet bid deadlines.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and prepare equipment & bulk material cost estimates.
• Produce feasibility studies including NPV, IRR and payback calculations.
• Estimate project man-hours, assess execution risks & recommend appropriate contingencies.
• Benchmark costs using historical project data.
• Participate in proposal reviews & contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related subject.
• Minimum 12 years' engineering experience, including at least 5 years in FEED/EPC cost estimating.
• Proven background within the Oil & Gas, Chemical or Petrochemical industries.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, engineering drawings & estimating methodologies.
• Experience evaluating vendor quotations & preparing accurate project cost models.
• Proven capability to lead and motivate a small estimating team.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• EU citizenship is preferred although visa and relocation support can be provided.

Offer

A dynamic role in a fast-growing company with significant growth opportunities and the potential for international exposure.

A market competitive salary & benefits package will be provided together with relocation and visa support as appropriate.