Senior Cost Engineer: Drive Project Financials & Budget

Bennetboss; Zuid-Holland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost control

Project cost management

Reporting skills

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

AACE Certification

PMP Certification

CCE Certification

Job description

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.