Project Cost Estimator - Exclusive

EMEA Recruitment is working with an international industrial organization to recruit an experienced Project Cost Estimator to support major capital investment projects.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of complex industrial projects while supporting the continuous improvement of project management practices across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on CAPEX estimating expertise with the ability to develop and implement consistent methodologies, standards and best practices.

Working closely with project managers, engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide reliable cost estimates, critically evaluate project budgets and challenge assumptions to improve project cost management and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Cost Estimator:

• Develop, review and validate detailed CAPEX cost estimates across the project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to execution
• Evaluate project budgets, cost assumptions, contractor quotations and underlying estimates, identifying potential risks, inaccuracies and opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement and operational teams to understand project scope, technical requirements and associated costs
• Conduct cost-risk assessments, sensitivity analysis and benchmarking to support investment decisions and effective project planning
• Establish and implement consistent cost estimation standards, methodologies, frameworks and policies across multiple operational sites
• Review existing estimating practices, identify gaps and drive improvements in cost transparency, accuracy and consistency
• Provide specialist technical guidance to project teams, constructively challenging cost assumptions and supporting continuous improvement in project delivery

Experience Required:

• Approximately 5–7 years' experience in project cost estimation, ideally within industrial engineering, heavy manufacturing, construction, metals, mining or other capital-intensive environments
• Strong technical knowledge of CAPEX estimating methodologies, including bottom-up estimating, quantity take-offs, cost breakdown structures and contingency assessment
• Experience developing and critically reviewing cost estimates across different stages of complex capital projects
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cost drivers, contractor pricing, commercial considerations and project cost risks
• Demonstrable experience developing or improving cost estimation standards, processes or methodologies
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge project managers and technical stakeholders constructively
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline; professional project controls or estimating certification is advantageous.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.