Cost & Performance Engineer

Essar Oil Limited; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase

Employee Discount programme

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

EET (Essar Energy Transition) invites applications for a Cost and Performance Engineer to support refinery manufacturing by delivering robust cost analysis, budgets and performance reporting. The role requires driving cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives, with an emphasis on accurate data interpretation and stakeholder collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a mindset geared toward

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (QS, business, finance) or HNC/HND with significant experience.
• Experience in cost management, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Desirable: experience in oil refining, petrochemical or process industries; SAP knowledge and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost analysis, budget control and performance reporting across Refinery Manufacturing.
• Analyse and present cost, commercial and performance data from SAP and other systems to support decision-making.
• Produce and maintain cost reports, forecasts and performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities to improve budget performance.
• Provide independent challenge and assurance on maintenance and turnaround costs, performance and budget management.
• Support turnaround events by developing cost forecasts, monitoring expenditure and cost allocations.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Performance reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Business Management / Finance

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free secure on-site car parking

About the Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) vision is to be the leading producer of low carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the North West. EET plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions.

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Cost and Performance Engineer. You will play a key role in supporting refinery manufacturing operations by providing oversight, analysis, and constructive challenge of cost, schedule, and performance data across operational areas. The role is responsible for ensuring robust reporting processes are in place to effectively monitor and communicate performance against budgets, forecasts, and operational targets. Through detailed analysis and performance review, the successful candidate will identify opportunities to drive cost optimisation, improve efficiency, and support delivery of refinery business objectives.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Deliver cost analysis, budget control and performance reporting across Refinery Manufacturing, supporting maintenance and turnaround activities.
• Analyse, interpret and present cost, commercial and performance data from SAP and other business systems to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce and maintain cost reports, forecasts and performance metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve budget performance, forecast accuracy and contractor efficiency.
• Provide independent challenge and assurance on maintenance and turnaround costs, commercial performance and budget management.
• Support turnaround events by developing cost forecasts, monitoring expenditure, managing cost allocations and ensuring effective financial close-out.
• Act as the SAP subject matter expert for cost management, reporting, commitments tracking, accruals and financial administration, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and performance measures to improve visibility of costs, contractor performance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, turnaround, finance, project and operational teams to deliver accurate reporting and support business objectives.
• Support audit, compliance and HSSE requirements, including KPI reporting and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Identify and promote cost‑saving opportunities, process improvements and efficiency initiatives across the refinery.
• Support digitalisation projects and the implementation of technology solutions that improve reporting, analysis and operational performance.
• Provide support during turnaround periods, including additional hours and weekend working when required.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel across site as required.

About You

• The successful candidate will be degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying, Business Management or Finance, although candidates with an HNC/HND and significant relevant experience will also be considered
• You will have experience in cost management, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting within a maintenance, turnaround, project or operational environment, with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present complex data
• Experience within the oil refining, petrochemical or wider process industries is desirable, along with knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• We are looking for a commercially minded individual with a strong focus on continuous improvement, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and the flexibility to adapt within a fast‑paced operational environment.