Cost Estimator

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

Job summary

A global energy solutions company is seeking a Cost Estimator based in Basingstoke. The role involves preparing cost estimates for projects, analyzing costs, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in cost estimating for oil and gas development projects and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Cost estimating applicable to Oil and Gas Development projects.
• Experience with upstream and midstream oil and gas projects is a plus.
• Strong abilities in teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for services and equipment based on technical specifications.
• Develop cost estimating methodology report narratives.
• Conduct cost trends, price, and market analysis.
• Review third-party and company estimates.

Skills

Cost estimating for Oil and Gas Development

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Definition

Our client, which is wholly owned by a global energy company, performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to businesses worldwide.

The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke, and is currently helping to lead in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.

The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke, with ample free parking and only a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station. This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as we are committed to move towards a ‘net zero’ future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.

SmartWorking (Hybrid Working)

Our client operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure UK location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such, typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.

Role and Main Responsibilities

We are looking for a Cost Estimator to join the team at in Basingstoke. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare the cost estimate of services, equipment, construction and other sub-contracted services based on the technical specifications and bills of materials developed by the Engineering Departments and collaborate with the Other Department when tender and cost information is required from suppliers and sub-contractors.

• Preparation of cost estimating methodology report narrative including description of methodologies, data sources, inclusions, exclusions, and all other main information covering cost estimating activities.

• Preparation of Capital Expenditures Cost Estimates (CAPEX) in line with Company provided engineering deliverables, Company requirements and with Company CBS.

• Cost trends analysis, price analysis, market analysis and cost benchmarking.

• Reviews of third-party estimates, review of Company estimates, analysis of estimates submitted by Company, estimate scaling up/down, estimate sensitivities.

• Ensure the development and standardisation of systems, procedure and cost estimating techniques and the analysis of current and past cost data for use in preparation of proposals and cost estimates.

• In conjunction with the Job Manager, check that the documented price information is in accordance with management sanction details.

Candidate’s qualifications, professional experience and skills required for the position

• Demonstrable experience in Cost estimating applicable to Oil and Gas Development projects, upstream and midstream, offshore gas developments (it would be a plus), LNG plans, etc.

• Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be a good team player with excellent communication skills.

Expected Duration

12 months minimu