Cost Estimator

Aventa; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Basingstoke is looking for a Cost Estimator to support oil and gas projects. Candidates should have experience in cost estimating for the energy sector and strong skills in Microsoft Office. This role offers a hybrid working policy with opportunities for remote work, playing a crucial part in the energy transition towards a net zero future.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Ample parking

Close to railway station

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimating for oil and gas projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for services and equipment.
• Draft cost estimating methodology reports.
• Prepare CAPEX aligned with engineering deliverables.
• Conduct cost trend and market analysis.
• Review and analyze estimates from third parties.
• Standardize cost estimating procedures.

Skills

Cost estimating

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Definition

Our client, wholly owned by a global energy company, develops projects and provides expert engineering support worldwide.

The company has an integrated office in Basingstoke, UK, and is leading in the energy transition with decarbonised solutions like CCS, renewables, and hydrogen.

The Basingstoke office is centrally located with ample parking and is a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station. This is an exciting time in the energy sector, offering opportunities to develop skills in new technologies on dynamic projects as we move towards a net zero future. Join us to be part of this change.

SmartWorking (Hybrid Working)

The client offers a SmartWorking policy allowing up to 12 days per month working remotely from home or a similar secure UK location, even during leave periods, averaging around 60% remote work.

Role and Main Responsibilities

We seek a Cost Estimator in Basingstoke. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing cost estimates for services, equipment, construction, and sub-contracted services based on technical specifications and bills of materials, collaborating with other departments for tender and cost info.
• Drafting cost estimating methodology reports, including methodologies, data sources, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Preparing Capital Expenditures Cost Estimates (CAPEX) aligned with engineering deliverables, company requirements, and CBS.
• Conducting cost trend analysis, price and market analysis, and benchmarking.
• Reviewing third-party and company estimates, analyzing submitted estimates, and performing estimate scaling and sensitivity analysis.
• Standardising systems, procedures, and techniques for cost estimating, and analysing past cost data for proposals.
• Working with the Job Manager to ensure price information aligns with management sanctions.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Experience in cost estimating for oil and gas projects, including upstream, midstream, offshore gas, and LNG, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Expected Duration

Minimum 12 months.