Lead Cost Estimator - Contract (Outside of IR35)

Technip Energies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology company in Greater London is seeking an Estimator to develop CAPEX and ABEX estimates for energy projects. Candidates should have strong knowledge of EPC estimating practices, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. This role involves interacting with project teams and presenting estimates to clients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with estimating for brownfield modifications and capital projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop cost estimates independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAPEX and/or ABEX estimates for energy and process industries.
• Interact with diverse project teams and clients.
• Present cost estimates and write detailed estimate documents.

Skills

EPC estimating practices

Knowledge of engineering drawings

Project management concepts

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Tools

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator software

Job description

At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do.

Genesis Energies is a global business unit of Technip Energies, providing impartial, high‑value advisory services for the energy industry. We have an unrivalled track record of bringing high‑impact solutions to clients. As trusted advisors committed to a sustainable future, we have extensive experience working in true partnership with our clients while providing innovative, robust and sustainable solutions. This is what differentiates Genesis in today’s market.

From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, spread across 15 countries, our people thrive in a dynamic, proactive business that’s balanced with a deep sense of environmental responsibility.

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low‑carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the collaboration, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

Genesis performs pre‑FEED and FEED projects in the energy transition and oil and gas upstream and downstream sectors. Genesis develop AACEI Class 3, 4 & 5 CAPEX and ABEX estimates using in‑house developed MTO‑driven models for brownfield, greenfield, subsea and decommissioning.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop AACEI Class 3, 4 & 5 CAPEX and / or ABEX estimates against tight budgets and timeframes for the energy and process industries.
• Perform in an Estimator capacity developing estimates of labour, costs, quantities, and scope for early project / technology development phases for locations worldwide.
• Develop estimating scope, paying particular attention to capturing all the differences between competing concepts, and for assuring estimates, including checking and benchmarking.
• Develop estimates derived from bulk material quantities, with consideration to infrastructure, degree of modularisation, yard fabrication, transport and installation, direct site labour (with consideration to proposed constructability methods and practices), commissioning, indirect labour, client costs, engineering and design.
• Interaction with project team members from all engineering & design disciplines in different locations, including project management, client reps, and other 3rd party consultants.
• Present and discuss cost estimates with our clients to instil confidence in the completed work.
• Write estimate plans, develop & assemble estimate data, review estimates (discipline, management, client), and write estimate basis document with qualifications & assumptions.
• Maintain the cost and benchmarking databases with the latest costs / quotes, and for new types of projects.
• Facilitate both internal and external estimate reviews and presentations with management, Study Manager, clients, and project team members.

Skills Required (Experience and qualifications) :

Essential Competencies :

• Knowledge and experience in EPC estimating practices and methods.
• Extensive experience with estimating for brownfield modifications and / or capital projects during FEED and Detail Design, with an appreciation of engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering, project management and construction management concepts.
• Excellent knowledge of the estimating process to develop bottom‑up estimates of material quantities, labour, logistics, and client costs for worldwide locations.
• Independent ability to develop cost estimates with limited (or no) engineering input using experience, historical data and in‑house software / databases as go‑bys.
• Awareness of construction and installation methods to develop detailed EPC costs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self‑motivated, efficient, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Strong in the use of Microsoft Excel.

Desirable Competencies and Experience :

• Experience of decommissioning cost estimating would be desirable.
• Some experience of greenfield and / or subsea cost estimating would be desirable, but not essential.
• Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator software (ACCE)

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, or Engineering, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience in Oil and Gas, Energy Transition or a related industry sector.

It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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As an equal opportunity employer Technip Energies considers only qualified applicants without regard to colour, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status

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