Principal Cost Estimator

Role and impact:

As Principal Cost Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in preparing competitive cost estimates for Topsoe’s proprietary hardware and total installed costs for proposals and studies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including licensing, business development, proposal management, project teams, product management, and process and mechanical engineering—to provide expert cost-estimation advice that supports strategic management decisions.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost estimates for proprietary hardware and total installed costs for proposals and studies
  
  
• Contributing to early-study and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) cost estimates
• Understanding the scope, contract, schedule, project execution approach, local conditions, construction execution, and financing assumptions relevant to each proposal
• Planning estimate methodologies that meet customer expectations
  
  
• Reviewing and benchmarking estimates using experience data and checking estimate quality
• Developing cost-estimation tools, methods, processes, and products
  
  
• Supporting standardization and effective execution of Topsoe technology solutions
  
  
• Presenting cost information to management to support decision-making
  
  
• Coordinating cost reviews with internal departments and, where relevant, customers and other teams

Your work will have a direct impact on the competitiveness and quality of Topsoe’s proposals and project delivery. You will also drive improvements in standardization and execution of Topsoe technology solutions, ensuring all estimates are well-founded, benchmarked, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and customer expectations.

What you will bring:

You bring a broad understanding of cost estimating, cost engineering, or related fields, ideally with experience in mechanical, process, or chemical engineering. Familiarity with Topsoe’s proprietary hardware design and technology solutions is highly valued. You are comfortable working with incomplete data and can apply structured, efficient methodologies to deliver high-quality estimates under pressure.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Ideally, around 10 years of relevant mechanical/process/cost estimating/cost engineering, or similar
  
  
• Strong collaboration and networking skills, enabling you to build effective relationships across disciplines
  
  
• Motivation for knowledge-sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement
  
  
• The ability to work in a structured, efficient way, manage multiple tasks, and maintain focus under pressure
  
  
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (Danish is advantageous but not required)
  
  
• Flexibility and openness to improving ways of working and contributing to the ongoing development of estimation tools, methods, and processes
  
  
• Experience in an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment are considered relevant, but not mandatory.

Why join us:

Joining Topsoe means becoming part of a global leader in advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive sustainability and energy resiliency worldwide.

We offer:

- A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued

- Professional growth supported through learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities

- Empowerment to innovate and contribute to meaningful change

- A healthy work–life balance in a supportive environment

At Topsoe, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference and supporting your professional journey.

Your new team:

You will join a team of skilled and professional colleagues who are passionate about delivering high-quality solutions. Our team values open collaboration, shared success, and continuous learning, creating an environment where everyone’s contributions are recognized and respected.

You will work alongside experts from diverse backgrounds, fostering innovation and excellence in everything we do.

How you can apply:

If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your documents in English.

Application deadline: 03-11-2026.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application – just include a few sentences in your CV explaining why you are applying to ensure a fair and unbiased process.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks, requests for criminal records, and contact with references.

To headhunters: Thank you for your interest in our company. However, we would like to inform you that we have a dedicated internal team managing our recruitment process. We kindly request that you refrain from reaching out to us regarding potential candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

About us:

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with around 2,500 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.

At Topsoe we strive towards having a safe work environment. We are aware of the risks in our work and continuously optimize our safety procedures.