Senior Cost Engineer - Offshore / EPC Energy Projects

Bennet & Boss; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennet & Boss is looking for a Senior Cost Engineer in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. You will manage and control project costs while ensuring accurate budgeting and forecasting across complex engineering projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience in cost engineering. Strong knowledge of cost estimation and project controls is essential. This position offers a critical role in maintaining financial performance throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, and estimating.
• Experience in offshore, EPC, construction, or oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation and forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and validate cost estimates and budgets.
• Monitor project performance and analyze cost variances.
• Maintain accurate cost reports and financial dashboards.
• Support change management processes.
• Apply cost control methodologies and EVM principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for alignment in project strategy.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control methodologies

Financial performance analysis

Change management processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to manage, validate, and control project costs across complex engineering projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and validate cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts in line with project scope and execution plans
• Monitor project performance and analyse cost variances, trends, and risks
• Maintain accurate cost reports, KPIs, and financial dashboards
• Support change management processes, including cost impact assessments
• Apply cost control methodologies and earned value management (EVM) principles
• Challenge project assumptions to drive cost efficiency and budget adherence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and execution strategy

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
• Must have 10 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls and specifically in Project Estimating
• Must have experience in offshore, EPC, construction, or oil & gas projects
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, forecasting, and project cost control methodologies