Cost Engineer - Natural Resources

  • Full-time
  • Department: Natural resources

Company Description

Our world is changing, and our industry needs to respond. At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference, transforming performance on the world’s most impactful programmes.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a green, inclusive and productive world.

This will be challenging but it’s our responsibility to make it happen together.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer to work on major projects in our Natural Resources sector.

In this role you will develop project cost control structures to track and control actual costs. You will establish and set the project control budget, whereby you are responsible for tracking and controlling project accruals and commitments against set budget constraints.

In addition, you are responsible for providing accurate and timely cost performance reporting. You will track the project contingency and report its position against the remaining risk on the project.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years Cost Engineering experience, ideally in a consultancy environment
  • Strong understanding in cost engineering principles
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English, with excellent report and bid writing skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Tenacity and drive to inject value and create solutions
  • Good knowledge and experience gained within Oil & Gas, Renewables and/or Chemical sectors
  • Membership of a recognised professional body desirable
  • Major capital project experience would be an advantage
  • EU passport holder preferred

Additional Information

What we offer you

At Turner & Townsend we want our people to succeed in both work and life, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible environment. In addition, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary based on the position and your experience;
  • 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days;
  • Offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, conveniently located;
  • An OV business card for public transportation in the Netherlands;
  • A laptop and phone: Anything you need for your work;
  • Monthly team events where you get to know your colleagues better informally (barbecuing, a graffiti workshop, making chocolates, padel/golf/running);
  • Career opportunities that are tailored to your ambition;
  • Working on high-profile projects with international opportunities;
  • You will be part of a driven and enthusiastic team that will give you a warm welcome to T&T;
  • Room and support for your personal development;
  • Possibility to join one of our social networks such as Corporate Responsibility, Equality Diversity and Inclusion or bring a new interest to your colleagues!

Our inspiring people share our values, vision and behaviours. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of our community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

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