Senior Cost Control Engineer
Pubblicato il 07-10-2026 - Saipem in Milano
Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.
We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.
Purpose of the position: As Senior Cost Control Engineer you will be part of the Project Control and Project Risk management area, with direct responsibility for the economic and financial control of complex, high-value projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing project cost control activities, including cost monitoring, variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting, providing reliable support to Project Management and leadership.
The role requires significant experience in complex projects, strong analytical capabilities, a high level of ownership, and effective collaboration with Project Managers, Project Controls, AFC, Procurement, Contract Management, and other internal and external stakeholders.
How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
- Lead the project cost control system, ensuring robust budgets, reliable data and full alignment with procedures, company standards and contractual requirements;
- Monitor economic performance, actual costs, committed costs, accruals, progress and earned value, translating data and variances into clear, actionable insights;
- Prepare Estimate at Completion and periodic reports, providing timely and structured visibility on project economic performance;
- Support Project Managers and Management in key economic decisions, contributing to project targets, change and claim management, risk and opportunity analysis and mitigation scenarios;
- Act as a key point of reference for AFC, Procurement, Contract Management, Planning and project teams, promoting compliance, data traceability and a strong cost-control culture.
What are we looking for? Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration).
Professional
Qualifications ideally in Cost Management, Project Management or Engineering.
Experience: 5 - 7 years project controls experience as a Cost Controller. Understanding of the EPC projects
Languages: Fluent in English
Technical/IT Skills
- Solid cost or project control experience in EPC, Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Construction or large industrial projects;
- Proven ability to manage complex budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, cash flow, variance analysis, project and cost control processes, earned value reporting, and Cost and Work Breakdown Structures integrated with corporate systems;
- Familiarity with project accounting, accruals, invoicing, cash flow and AFC principles;
- Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel and project reporting systems.
What else should you know? You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the projects assigned. What Can We Offer To You
- Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio/Metalmeccanico
- Pay not lower than € 56.000
- Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.
- Hybrid working model: Lavoro da remoto options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
- Location: Milan
Transparency Note At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills. Any Deviation Shall Be Duly Justified And Documented In Accordance With Internal Procedures And The Non-Discrimination Statement.
Such Deviation Shall In No Way
Be Related To
- the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;
- any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.
Regulatory Compliance The Decision
- is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
- complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.
Additional Information
We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
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