Globe 24-7, in partnership with a leading mining company, is seeking a
Principal Cost Estimator
This is an exciting remote opportunity that will require travel to Balkan occasionally.
Lead the development of capital and operating cost estimates across all project study phases, including PEA, PFS and Feasibility Studies.
Independently review and challenge cost estimates prepared by project teams, engineering consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency.
Evaluate the cost impact of scope changes and support project change management activities.
Develop and maintain cost estimating standards, templates, databases and benchmarking tools to improve estimating accuracy across the project portfolio.
Benchmark project costs against historical data and industry standards to provide meaningful cost intelligence for project evaluations and investment decisions.
Work closely with risk and project controls teams to develop contingency recommendations and support quantitative cost risk analysis.
Provide estimating guidance to engineering consultants and project teams while promoting consistent estimating methodologies and best practices.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement,



finance and project development to deliver high-quality project evaluations.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Minimum 12 years' experience in project cost estimation within the mining, resources or Heavy industrial sectors.
Demonstrated experience preparing capital project estimates across study phases through to project execution.
Strong knowledge of AACE estimating classifications, cost estimating methodologies, contingency development and project controls.
Proven experience with mining and mineral processing projects, with underground mining experience highly regarded.
Advanced capability using industry estimating software such as CostMine, SHERPA, InEight or equivalent, together with strong spreadsheet and data analysis skills.
Ability to independently assess and challenge engineering consultant and contractor estimates while influencing technical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel internationalero to project sites as required.
The position offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting a major mining operation across Europe.
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📌 Principal Cost Estimator (Mining) (Granada)
🏢 Globe 24-7
📍 Granada