Cost Estimator/ Senior Cost Estimator

Technology Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste in Singapore seeks an experienced cost estimator to drive accurate capital project cost estimates from business opportunity to final approvals. You will join an integrated project team, shaping estimates and risk analysis, and ensuring data integrity across cost systems.

The role requires 5–10 years in cost estimation or project controls, with a background in engineering and strong English. Collaboration and safety are key to success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in cost estimation, project controls or PMO functions.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop project cost estimates for capital projects from opportunity to final cost basis.
• Participate in integrated project team to ensure cost input is part of final estimates.
• Create estimating plans and cost basis documentation.
• Conduct cost risk analysis appropriate to the estimate type.
• Validate estimates done by external EPCM contractors when applicable.
• Maintain cost estimating data, tools and processes.
• Support benchmarking tools to drive capital efficiency.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

PMO

EPCM coordination

English fluent

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in engineering

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Tools

Cost estimating tools

IT systems for costing

Job description

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.
We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.
Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Develop project cost estimates for capital projects progressing through the NESTE capital project system. Starting from the business opportunity and idea generation phase until the final cost estimate as basis for project appropriation;
• Participate as a proactive team member of the integrated project team throughout the project lifecycle to assure relevant project processes, services and deliverables are considered as an integral input into the final project cost estimates;
• Create estimating plans, cost estimates and compile basis of cost estimate;
• Conduct cost risk analysis as appropriate for type of cost estimate;
• Validate cost estimates done by external EPCM contractors, when applicable;
• Participate in development and maintenance of cost estimating tools and processes;
• Maintain and use current and applicable cost estimating data and systems;
• Perform project reconciliation studies with the aim to improve quality and accuracy of cost estimating tools and methods and ultimately deliver more capital efficient projects;
• Work with the global Neste Cost and estimating team to build consistency in cost estimating methods and data.
• Support the development of Global NESTE project benchmarking tools and methods to drive capital efficiency across the company.

At least 5- 10 years of working experience in cost estimation, project controls or in PMO functions, and B.Sc. or M.Sc., or equivalent combination of education and experience;

The ideal candidate brings cost estimating and cost control experience from working in a capital projects portfolio preferably in a petrochemical manufacturing environment;

Good understanding of international cost estimating standards and experience of investment projects and related cost estimation matters;

Sound knowledge about international project business;

Good command in English, both spoken and written

Excellent collaboration skills with proficiency to influence others;

Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Other strengths we value

Certification in Cost Estimating (CEP, AACE Project management, DACE) is highly appreciated;

Experience with Cost estimate tools and other relevant IT-systems;

Having worked closely with EPC(M) and execution contractors on capital projects will be considered as an advantage

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com