Principal Offshore Cost Estimator

Wood is 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. It can also be on a staff or contract basis.

The Role

This is a fantastic role for candidates with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Lead and contribute to all aspects of estimates, including detail of unit rates, factored approaches and use of systems such as ACCE.
• Lead a team of estimators as required, and help develop knowledge of less experienced members.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back‑up estimate figures.
• Assemble and present a professional estimate with the tools and systems available.

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 remuneration 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.

What makes you remarkable?

• Degree or HNC/D in Engineering Discipline or an 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 and clients.
• Knowledge of all estimating techniques – familiarity with AACE estimating classifications.
• Familiarity with contingent and risk analysis methods (e.g. Monte Carlo, @Risk).

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.