Cost Engineer

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Join Our Industrial Team

Provide cost management services across capital projects in the industrial sector

Join a collaborative and experienced team delivering impactful work across Indonesia

Work from Beca’s Jakarta office with occasional travel to project sites

Role Beca is looking to recruit an Intermediate Cost Engineer to provide cost management services within our Industrial team. In this role, you will:

Collect and analyse data to provide accurate project cost estimates, including materials, equipment, labour, and services

Develop and analyse budgets, identify cost improvements, and support contract pricing

Review plans, quantity estimates, and cost profiles, and provide recommendations to project leads

Support procurement and contract package development alongside the project management team

Attend project sites as required to gather cost-related data and insights

About You

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil/Structural preferred)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost management

Experience in cost and contract management across capital projects

Familiarity with construction execution and project lifecycle processes

Strong understanding of cost estimating methodologies, classifications, and tools

Experience with direct and indirect field costs, escalation, benchmarking, unit rates, and procurement

Ability to read and interpret design drawings

Proficiency in MS Excel and the full MS Office suite

Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong interpersonal skills, a team player mindset, and self-motivation

Certification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management/Estimation (advantageous)

Cost Engineer Responsibilities

Understand the scope and scale of projects

Travel to project sites to gather cost-related information

Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and service providers

Consult with Beca subject matter experts to improve cost estimation processes

Review project planning and cost tracking

Assist in developing cost control budgets

Prepare cost reports, risk assessments, and related documentation

Provide active input into procurement and contract strategies

Our Industrial Team Our Industrial Team Is At The Heart Of Our Business. For Over 40 Years, We’ve Been Committed To Making Everyday Better For Our Clients And Communities In Indonesia. We Work Across a Range Of Industries Including:

Food & Beverage

Wood & Fibre

Metals & Minerals

Energy & Manufacturing

What We Offer

Professional development opportunities

A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work

Opportunities to learn from industry experts and technical leaders across the Asia Pacific

A highly collaborative and inclusive team culture

About Us Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family‑owned business to one of the most progressive, client‑centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries. ‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships. We use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

Apply Now! Are you a talented and motivated Cost Engineer looking to make everyday better? Apply now.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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