Senior Estimator – General

Are you ready to take the lead as a Senior Estimator on complex, high-value projects? This is a key opportunity to drive cost estimation across FEED and EPC phases within a fast-growing global engineering environment in the Netherlands.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will lead and coordinate full-cycle estimating activities, supporting proposals and ensuring accurate cost assessments across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate estimating activities for complex projects
• Review tender/ITB documents to understand technical and commercial requirements
• Support proposal planning, scheduling, and bid submission timelines
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering engineering, procurement, construction, and project management
• Coordinate with disciplines to gather inputs and clarify scope requirements
• Evaluate vendor quotations and compile final equipment and system costs
• Prepare construction cost estimates including bulk materials
• Perform financial analyses (NPV, IRR, Payback) for feasibility studies
• Assess project risks and include appropriate cost provisions
• Conduct benchmarking and validate costs using historical data
• Maintain and update cost databases and estimation tools
• Contribute to development of company standards and procedures

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• 12+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Chemical or Petrochemical industries, including 5+ years in cost estimating
• Strong knowledge of FEED and EPC project environments
• Solid understanding of estimating methodologies and best practices
• Experience with technical specifications, datasheets, and drawings
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; EU work eligibility preferred but relocation support offered.

This role offers strong ownership, international collaboration, and the opportunity to shape project success from the earliest stages.

Offer

A dynamic role in a fast-growing company with significant growth opportunities, structured development plans, and the potential for international exposure.

A market competitive salary and benefits package will be offered and candidates looking to relocate from abroad (EU/Non-EU) will be considered and supported in this process.

This is a permanent position (company payroll) and not a contract role.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please send your most up to date CV and introductory statement that details your current compensation package, visa status and anything else you would like to include to vacancy@shutersmith.com