Senior Estimating Engineer

• 10 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Lugano

Casale SA, a leader in the design of innovative plants, is looking for a Senior Estimating Engineer. Join a team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Tasks ##

• Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates.
• Monitor market trends and key cost parameters.
• Collaborate with teams to validate costs and ensure accuracy.

Skills ##

• Degree in engineering or business, 5 years of experience required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English.
• Knowledge of estimation techniques in the Oil & Gas sector.

Casale SA is a leading company specializing in the design and implementation of innovative plants for the production of green ammonia, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, and synthesis gas.

With a strong commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technologies, we strive to provide high-quality solutions to our customers worldwide. In this context, we are currently looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Estimating Engineer to join our Estimating section within the Proposals Department.

The role will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive project cost estimates, monitoring market and cost trends, maintaining cost estimation data, and supporting proposal development and client negotiations. Working in collaboration with the Proposals, Procurement, Sales, and Technical teams, the Senior Estimating Engineer will ensure that estimates are technically sound, commercially competitive, and aligned with project requirements as well as Casale's estimation principles.

Key functions and responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for projects and proposals.
• Develop and maintain cost estimation tools and databases, leveraging historical and market data.
• Monitor market trends and key cost parameters to ensure reliable and up-to-date estimates.
• Collect and evaluate supplier quotes in collaboration with the Procurement department.
• Collaborate with the Proposals, Procurement, and Technical teams to validate costs and ensure the completeness of estimates.
• Perform cost analyses and benchmarks, comparing estimates with historical and actual project data.
• Support proposal development and client negotiations by providing cost breakdowns and price justifications.
• Degree in business, management, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or electronic engineering, combined with experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 5 years of experience as a contracts engineer or estimator.
• Experience in onshore/offshore and EPC projects is considered an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication as well as negotiation skills in English.
• Solid knowledge of estimation techniques and methodologies applicable to the oil and gas industry and onshore/offshore projects.
• Excellent teamwork skills, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.