Senior Cost Engineer

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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reference
Job reference 1271020
location
Location Rotterdam, Netherlands
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Budget / Cost Control
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published March 25, 2026

Senior Cost Engineer

  • Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Office Based)
  • Duration: 12 months (renewable)
  • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Full-time)
  • Mobilization: ASAP


Our Company


Airswift takes pride in being an international workforce solutions provider.  With 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the oil and gas, energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.



We are currently searching for a Senior Cost Engineer, to be based in Rotterdam, NL and work in a 12 - month contract with the possibility of extension.



Job Description:


The purpose of a Senior Cost Engineer is to review and validate project cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning processes. This role involves collaborating and challenging project teams to provide cost effective estimates in accordance with schedule and execution plan.



Responsibilities:


The Senior Cost Engineer is responsible for the verification, consolidation of accurate estimates, effective management, and reliable control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
This role involves developing and controlling cost estimates, analyzing cost variances, and ensuring that projects are completed within approved budgets. The Cost Engineer collaborates with project managers, engineers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support effective decision making.



Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., AACE, PMP, CCE) is a plus.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering, project cost control, or a similar role. Experience in construction, engineering, oil & gas preferred.

Functional Competencies:

  • Invoice management
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Cost Control and performance management execution
  • Cash Management
  • Risk and Internal control
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Project budget set-up
  • Project Cost Management
  • Contractual and commercial

The next step


We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.



For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mariana Cortez at mariana.cortez@airswift.com



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