Cost Estimator

Head Energy Consulting AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project employment

Career guidance and mentoring

Pension and insurance schemes

Courses access

Job summary

Head Energy Consulting AS is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare cost estimates for projects, tenders, and service deliveries. You will analyze technical specs, develop pricing models, and support tender submissions with rigorous commercial and financial analysis.

The role requires collaboration with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate budgeting and competitive bids. Continuous improvement and adherence to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, business administration, or related
• Minimum 3 years of cost estimation, tendering, or project controls experience
• Advanced numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of cost structures for products, equipment, and manufacturing
• Experience with estimating software and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely cost estimates for projects, services, and tenders.
• Support business growth, project planning, and financial performance with reliable cost assessments.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing models; evaluate supplier and internal quotations.
• Ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and submitted on time; maintain cost libraries.
• Assist in budget forecasts, risk/opportunity analysis, and bid/no-bid decisions.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Project controls

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/finance/business administration

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prepare accurate cost estimates, analyze technical specifications, and support tender submissions and project planning.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost estimation, tendering, or project controls
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business administration, or related
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems
• Experience preparing estimates for engineering, EPC, industrial, or energy projects
• Strong understanding of cost estimating processes and project execution models
• Permanent or project employment with competitive conditions
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• Access to specific and general courses
• Personal follow-up, mentoring, and career guidance

We are looking for a Cost Estimator

Pnr: 6001578

Job Description:

• The Cost Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for projects, services, and tenders.
• The role supports business growth, project planning, and financial performance by providing reliable cost assessments, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and operational requirements.
• Cost Estimation and Tender Support
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, tenders, maintenance contracts, and service deliveries.
• Analyze technical specifications, scope documents, drawings, and client requirements.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing models.
• Evaluate quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates are complete, accurate, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical cost records.
• Commercial and Financial Analysis
• Evaluate project profitability, risks, and commercial assumptions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimization initiatives.
• Support pricing strategies and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Participate in financial reviews and estimate validation processes.
• Monitor market trends, labor rates, material costs, and supplier pricing.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Participate in clarification meetings, tender reviews, and project handover activities.
• Provide cost-related advice during project planning and execution.
• Support management with budget forecasts and scenario analyses.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of cost estimating processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Advanced numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of product, equipment, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of project lifecycle stages and project execution models.
• Experience with estimating software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract structures, and commercial evaluations.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, tendering, project controls, commercial management, or related disciplines.
• Experience preparing estimates for engineering, EPC, industrial, energy, or process industry projects.
• Strong understanding of project execution, procurement, and cost management principles.
• Experience supporting tender submissions, commercial evaluations, and project budgeting activities.
• Experience working with ERP systems, estimating software, and project management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications within estimating, project controls, or commercial management are considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applications will be evaluated continuously

In Head Energy you get:

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry's most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.

• ERP-systemer
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Norsk

Head Energy is an independent Scandinavian engineering & consulting house providing a wide range of products to onshore and offshore industries. We work with reputed clients in Energy, Civil Construction & Infrastructure, and Industry. Head Energy has more than 900 employees, and offices in Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo, Trondheim, Gothenburg, Stenungsund, Esbjerg, Odense, and Hamburg. We are employee owned, client focused and growth oriented. We live by our core values: Responsible | Honest | Inclusive | Innovative. Our vision is to bring our employees and clients one step ahead.

Tender Bids, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Estimator

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Peter Stubseid Sørensen

Team Manager