Junior Engineer Cost

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking a highly experienced Junior Cost Engineer with a strong background in the oil and gas industry to oversee procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials to meet project schedules.

The role focuses on monitoring costs, producing performance reports, and supporting cost forecasts within EPC projects, collaborating across engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement and expediting experience in oil & gas, preferably with EPC contractors or operators.
• 3+ years of EPC Experience is Mandatory.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of vendor management.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actual costs against project budgets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and accruals.
• Assist with cost forecasts and cash-flow updates.
• Identify and report cost variances.
• Maintain cost and change-control records.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Junior Cost Engineer with a strong background in the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in EPC projects, responsible for managing procurement activities and ensuring timely delivery of equipment and materials to meet project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor actual costs against project budgets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and accruals.
• Assist with cost forecasts and cash-flow updates.
• Identify and report cost variances.
• Maintain cost and change-control records.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement and expediting experience in oil & gas, preferably with EPC contractors or operators.
• 3+ years of EPC Experience is Mandatory
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of vendor management.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills.