Senior Cost Engineer

Bennetboss; Zuid-Holland; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bennetboss is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost control across the full project lifecycle. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance professionals to develop reliable estimates, budgets, and forecasts and to provide financial insights for decision-making.

Based in the Netherlands or eligible to work there, you bring 5–10 years in cost engineering, a strong analytical mindset, and a track record in construction or engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in cost engineering, cost control, or a similar role.
• Experience working in a project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with project cost management and performance management.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Based in the Netherlands or eligible to work in the Netherlands.
• Experience within the construction, engineering, or oil & gas industry.
• Knowledge of cash management and invoice management.
• Understanding of contractual and commercial project aspects.
• Professional certification such as AACE, PMP, or CCE.
• Experience with risk management and internal controls.

Responsabilités

• Develop project cost estimates and budgets
• Monitor and control project costs throughout all project phases
• Analyse cost variances and financial risks
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and performance analyses
• Advise project teams on cost control and budget optimisation
• Validate and consolidate cost data to support decision-making

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Cost control

Project cost management

Reporting skills

Risk management

Formation

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

Outils

AACE Certification

PMP Certification

CCE Certification

Description du poste

Profile Senior Cost Engineer

Do you enjoy influencing the financial performance of complex projects from the initial estimate through to project completion? Are you motivated by analysing costs, challenging assumptions, and improving project performance?

We are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to manage and control project costs throughout the entire project lifecycle.

In this position, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and finance professionals to develop reliable cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts. You will provide valuable financial insights to support decision-making and help ensure projects remain on track financially. By monitoring cost performance, identifying variances, and evaluating financial risks, you will contribute directly to successful project delivery. Your expertise will play a key role in maintaining effective cost control and financial transparency.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop project cost estimates and budgets
• Monitor and control project costs throughout all project phases
• Analyse cost variances and financial risks
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and performance analyses
• Advise project teams on cost control and budget optimisation
• Validate and consolidate cost data to support decision-making

Requirements Senior Cost Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience in cost engineering, project cost control, or a similar role
• Experience working in a project-driven environment
• Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with project cost management and performance management
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Based in the Netherlands or eligible to work in the Netherlands
• Experience within the construction, engineering, or oil & gas industry
• Knowledge of cash management
• Experience with invoice management
• Understanding of contractual and commercial project aspects
• Professional certification such as AACE, PMP, or CCE
• Experience with risk management and internal controls