Senior Project Cost Estimator (Remote 1-2 days)

Getinge; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Getinge in Delft, NL is seeking a Senior Project Calculator to lead the costing and design of custom bioprocess solutions. You translate customer requirements and technical concepts into accurate cost calculations and commercially viable proposals, acting as a bridge between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Project Management.

You will analyze specifications, develop detailed estimates, and support contract reviews while ensuring proposals are technically feasible and financially competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience setting up cost calculations for custom-engineered hardware in technical/manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret technical documentation and specifications while balancing business needs.
• Commercial awareness balancing customer needs with business objectives.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, or regulated industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost calculations and quotations for customer-specific projects.
• Analyze customer specifications, project requirements and tender documentation.
• Translate technical and commercial requirements into accurate project estimates.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Project Management to develop competitive proposals.
• Request and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support contract reviews and technical-commercial evaluations.
• Maintain costing models, pricing structures, and calculation methodologies.
• Ensure calculations comply with company standards, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of calculation processes and project performance.
• Provide technical and commercial support during customer discussions and project handovers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Structured way of working

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Getinge in Delft, NL is seeking a Senior Project Calculator to lead the costing and design of custom bioprocess solutions. You translate customer requirements and technical concepts into accurate cost calculations and commercially viable proposals, acting as a bridge between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Project Management.

You will analyze specifications, develop detailed estimates, and support contract reviews while ensuring proposals are technically feasible and financially competitive.