Principal Offshore Cost Estimator

Wood is currently recruiting for an Offshore Principal Cost Estimator to support our Process & Chemicals Team. This role can be based in any of our UK offices, including Reading, Staines, Aberdeen or Glasgow.  The role can also be on a staff or contract basis.

The Role

This is a fantastic role for the candidate who brings strong estimating experience within an O&G project environment. The candidate will be responsible, as and when required, for the Estimating of complete projects of all classes by application of recognised norms and databases, including Wood internal procedures.

Our Clients and Projects  

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.  

Our Reading and Staines based Consulting business is currently made up of a team of 50+ individuals providing high-end Consulting services to our clients that provide the direction they need as their projects mature through the early phases of the development cycle. 

Across our Technical Consulting business, we service a varied client base worldwide including; World Class private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, Technology Providers, National, International and Private Energy Companies. We provide value added services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all pre-FEED project phases as well as supporting Wood Project and Operations Business Units through FEED and EPC phases of the project lifecycle.

 This Principal Offshore Cost Estimator role covers Upstream developments, supporting operators and investors in the development, optimisation, and life extension of offshore oil and gas assets, from concept selection through to execution and operations. Complementing this, we selectively support decarbonisation initiatives where they directly enhance offshore asset performance and emissions intensity.

The work that we do for our clients is key to making energy security and the energy transition possible. 

 What we can offer 

• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business 
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the upstream sector, supporting our clients with sustainability and decarbonisation  
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

• To liaise during the Estimating phase between the Study Manager and engineering disciplines to establish continuity and consistency
• Review Equipment Lists, drawings, and attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Ability and experience to both Lead and contribute to all aspects of Estimates, including detail of unit rates, factored approaches and use of systems such as ACCE
• To Lead a team of Estimators, as required, and help to develop knowledge of less experienced members 
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• To assemble and present a professional estimate with the tools and systems available

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected:

• Degree or HNC/D in Engineering Discipline or in appropriate discipline would be preferable
• Experience of all accuracies of Estimates (conceptual/feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC projects)
• Understanding of and ability to quantify and price all elements of Cost Estimates and impacts on overall CAPEX/TIC
• Experience and confidence in presentations to management, stakeholders & clients
• Knowledge of all estimating techniques - Familiarity with AACE Estimating classifications
• Familiarity with Contingency and Risk Analysis methods e.g. Monte Carlo, @Risk