Cost Estimation Engineer

Job description / Role

Linum Consult’s client is a major international company. They are currently seeking a Cost Estimation Engineer to be based in their head office in Doha, Qatar.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing, reviewing, and coordinating cost estimates for all phases, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and contract requirements
• Delivering reliable cost estimates benchmarked against historical data and market trends, validated through collaboration with the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
• Developing, maintaining, and regularly updating a structured cost database containing historical project data, unit rates, productivity norms, and vendor/supplier pricing
• Evaluating the cost impacts of scope changes, variation orders, and non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Supporting senior estimators with reporting and maintaining detailed records

PROFILE

• Degree qualification in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other relevant subject
• At least 7 years’ experience in similar roles in large companies, with a minimum of 3 years in major projects
• Excellent knowledge of SAP or Oracle systems
• Strong collaborative and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with key stakeholders, senior executives, and external partners
• Excellent communication skills in English

About the Company

Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.

All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.