Senior Estimating Engineer
Pubblicato il 08-09-2026 - Jacobs in Milano
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact We are currently seeking an exceptionally motivated Senior Estimating Engineer to be located in our Milan, Italy office, reporting directly to the Estimating Manager.
We seek a talented Estimator at a Senior level with experience working on large‑scale industrial projects such as pharmaceutical or building projects. Experience with EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) projects is desirable.
As part of the estimating team, you will be responsible for delivering estimating and cost engineering services across a wide range of projects and business units. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of estimating principles and cost engineering practices,
with proven experience developing estimates using both top‑down and bottom‑up methodologies. This experience should encompass projects at the feasibility, concept, and basic design stages. Experience in quantity surveying is considered desirable and will further strengthen your suitability for the role.
As a Cost Estimator, you will be responsible for accurately estimating and calculating construction and manufacturing costs in the pharmaceutical and building industrial construction sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and implement estimating procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent application across all estimating activities
- Standardize project estimating methodologies, tools, templates, and document management systems, establishing a consistent Jacobs approach across the organization
- Lead the development and preparation of project estimates in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams, including the coordination of estimate repor