Senior Cost Engineer: Strategic Project Cost Control

Bennetboss; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetboss is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to manage and control project costs from early estimates to completion. You will work with project managers, engineers, and finance to develop reliable budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide insights for decision-making.

Role focuses on cost control, analysis of variances, and risk assessment across complex projects, ensuring financial transparency and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in cost engineering or project cost control.
• Experience in a project-driven environment with cost management focus.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; knowledge of cash and invoice management.
• Certification such as AACE, PMP, or CCE preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost estimation & budgeting

Cost control & forecasting

Financial analysis & reporting

Variance analysis

Risk management

Cash management

Invoice management

Contractual & commercial awareness

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

AACE/PMP/CCE certifications

Job description

Bennetboss is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to manage and control project costs from early estimates to completion. You will work with project managers, engineers, and finance to develop reliable budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide insights for decision-making.

Role focuses on cost control, analysis of variances, and risk assessment across complex projects, ensuring financial transparency and project success.