Senior Cost Estimator, Energy & Resources

Turner & Townsend; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Team gatherings

Development opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Amsterdam hires a Senior Cost Estimator to develop cost estimates for Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemicals and Clean Energies projects. You will manage CAPEX/OPEX estimates across pre-FEED to close-out, sustaining strong client relationships and delivering value across complex programmes.

The role requires a deep knowledge of cost estimation in Energy and Natural Resources, with established experience using tools like OnScreen Takeoff and Bluebeam, and a proven ability to handle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost estimation in the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in estimation software (e.g., OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply first principles estimating in the Energy and Resources sector.
• Prepare capital cost estimates to meet industry standard estimate classification guidelines.
• Apply and efficiently utilise approved work breakdown and cost breakdown structures.
• Support key tendering activities, including preparation of pre-tender estimates.
• Analyse project change and the provision of feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with cost, risk, and planning teams.
• Analyse and assess costs and estimates provided by suppliers and contractors.
• Provide estimating support to feasibility studies.
• Provide estimating support to manage project budget and scope (Value Engineering).

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-project management

Industry standards knowledge

Education

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

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Amsterdam hires a Senior Cost Estimator to develop cost estimates for Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemicals and Clean Energies projects. You will manage CAPEX/OPEX estimates across pre-FEED to close-out, sustaining strong client relationships and delivering value across complex programmes.

The role requires a deep knowledge of cost estimation in Energy and Natural Resources, with established experience using tools like OnScreen Takeoff and Bluebeam, and a proven ability to handle