Senior Cost Engineer

M. Restart; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the Netherlands is looking for a Senior Cost Engineer. This role will involve verifying and managing project costs while ensuring projects stay within budget. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of cost engineering experience, preferably in construction or oil & gas. Working closely with project teams, you will provide financial insights to support decision-making and control cost operations effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify and consolidate accurate estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and control cost estimates and analyze cost variances.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to provide financial insights.

Skills

Cost Control

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Risk Management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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

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 costeffective 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 decisionmaking.

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.

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