Senior Cost Engineer

Airswift; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international workforce solutions provider in Rotterdam is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer. This role focuses on reviewing project cost estimations and managing budgets effectively. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering or related fields, preferably within construction or oil & gas. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are financially viable and adhere to budgets. Interested candidates should apply with their CV or contact our recruitment partner.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering or project cost control.
• Experience in construction, engineering, oil & gas sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and consolidate accurate estimates of project costs.
• Manage and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to provide financial insights.

Skills

Invoice management

Analytics and reporting

Cost Control and performance management execution

Cash Management

Risk and Internal control

Budgeting and forecasting

Project budget set-up

Project Cost Management

Contractual and commercial

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field

Professional certification (e.g., AACE, PMP, CCE)

Job description

Overview

• Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Office Based)
• Duration: 12 months (renewable)
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Full-time)
• Mobilization: ASAP

Our Company

Airswift takes pride in being an international workforce solutions provider. With 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the oil and gas, energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.

Job Description

The purpose of a Senior Cost Engineer is to review and validate project cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning processes. This role involves collaborating and challenging project teams to provide cost effective estimates in accordance with schedule and execution plan.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Engineer is responsible for the verification, consolidation of accurate estimates, effective management, and reliable control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves developing and controlling cost estimates, analyzing cost variances, and ensuring that projects are completed within approved budgets. The Cost Engineer collaborates with project managers, engineers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support effective decision making.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., AACE, PMP, CCE) is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering, project cost control, or a similar role. Experience in construction, engineering, oil & gas preferred.

Functional Competencies

• Invoice management
• Analytics and reporting
• Cost Control and performance management execution
• Cash Management
• Risk and Internal control
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Project budget set-up
• Project Cost Management
• Contractual and commercial

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mariana Cortez at [e-mail].