Job Description
Economist
Our client an oil and gas Operator is seeking an experienced Economist to join their central business planning team. This will be an initial 12-month PAYE contract position. The role can either be worked in Aberdeen or Uxbridge. This role has a 1-day hybrid working.
A candidate who can speak Mandarin would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
Purpose of Role:
We are currently seeking a proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented Economist to evaluate growth and business opportunities across our UK business.
Key Role Deliverables:
The incumbent will play a key role in delivering best-in-class results by:
Providing economic evaluations as needed in support of investment opportunities across the UK with potential to support Africa business. These include, development, brownfield projects, decommissioning and other strategic options
Presenting economic analysis to Joint Venture partners
Participating in project Gate Reviews including the preparation of Gate documentation
Providing support for project approvals, the Strategic Plan, the annual Work Programme & Budget and other key business processes (e.g. impairment & reserves reviews, decommissioning security agreements)
Participating in Peer Reviews and proactively identifying any issues requiring an Economics Peer Assist
Participating in economic lookbacks on major expenditures to assess value added and capital efficiency
Completing other analyses and ad hoc projects as required
Potential to support on some of the key planning processes looked after by the team
You are/you have:
An established petroleum economist with specific experience working on UK economic evaluations
Exposure to G&G, Reservoir Engineering, Facilities Engineering and Planning
Expert knowledge of the UK oil and gas fiscal regime
Experience of providing economics evaluations in support of commercial analysis (tariff/cost share negotiations, Decommissioning Security Agreements)
High level of stakeholder management and ability to upwardly communicate to senior leaders
Strong economic modelling history with ability to review other economists’ work
High level of excel knowledge and presentation skills
Qualifications
A history of working as the economist within project evaluation teams
Advanced Excel capability
Economist in London employer: Strategic Resources ERC Ltd
Strategic Resources ERC Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Barrow-in-Furness that prioritises employee development and collaboration. With a strong focus on asset integrity and process safety, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages innovation and compliance, alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and invests in your professional growth.
Contact Details:
Strategic Resources ERC Ltd Recruitment Team
