Senior Cost Estimation Engineer

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Cost Estimation Engineer to oversee cost management for high-profile projects in the energy sector in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing project budgets, monitoring costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, offering a competitive package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Professional development opportunities

Long Service Award

Energy Transition Academy participation

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, at least 5 years in project control roles.
• Experience with project planning software.
• Knowledge of earned value and monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure.
• Coordinate with teams to monitor project budgets.
• Prepare cost performance reports and forecasts.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Risk Management

Analysis

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Estimation Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintenance of rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams provide solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focusing on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications, and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth, with a strategy centered around building partnerships with our clients across the UK, Norway, and the Middle East and Africa regions.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure market-aligned rewards
• Medical Insurance: Covering inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Providing Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award: Celebrating loyalty and dedication at 5-year milestones
• Commitment to professional development: Tailored development plans to suit individual needs
• Global connections: Collaborate with industry experts worldwide
• Energy Transition Academy: Engage with experts sharing knowledge on emerging energy systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview/Responsibilities

• Develop, issue, and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for specific scopes.
• Coordinate with Project Controls, procurement, finance, and third parties to develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring accurate cost allocation.
• Maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on budget, schedule, and forecasts.
• Manage project cost budgets using appropriate software.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project cost performance reports and forecasts.
• Develop and manage project change orders and variations.
• Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency usage.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate project cost close-out processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in project control roles.
• Experience with project planning software (MS Project / Primavera).
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Knowledge of earned value and progress monitoring techniques.
• Understanding of risk management processes.