Cost Estimating Lead

For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Cost Estimating Lead to support a nuclear project. In this role, you will provide cost estimating expertise across multiple project phases and support the development and validation of CAPEX estimates. The position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external estimating teams to ensure accuracy, alignment, and continuous improvement of estimating practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review BL09 CAPEX and identify optimization opportunities in collaboration with the estimating team
• Provide estimate assurance for Contract Batches 0/1/2, including recommendations and lessons learned for future contract awards
• Support the development and implementation of robust cost estimating procedures
• Provide ad‑hoc cost estimating support to the Project Controls team
• Align with stakeholders to ensure consistent and reliable estimating methodologies
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools

Key Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in cost estimating within EPC projects
• Significant post‑qualification experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or project controls
• Significant experience on major capital projects and/or in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Strong background in CAPEX and OPEX estimating
• Experience working with international EPC contractors
• Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including Feasibility, FEED, PMC, OBE, and EPC (LSTK) proposals
• Demonstrated experience across all estimate phases, including ROM, budget estimates (AACE Class V-III), and definitive or as‑sold estimates (AACE Class II-I)
• Strong understanding of project controls, including planning, cost control, and change management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in English is required; Dutch language skills are an advantage