Strategic Cost Estimator for Tenders & Projects

Head Energy; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Insurance schemes

Career guidance

Job summary

Head Energy is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for projects, tenders, and service deliveries. You will analyze technical specs and client requirements, develop cost breakdowns, and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to support budgeting, risk assessment, and commercial decisions while maintaining cost databases and historical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, tendering, or project controls.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects, tenders, and service deliveries.
• Analyze technical specs, scope documents, and client requirements.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing models.
• Evaluate quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, labor rates, and material costs.
• Support pricing strategies and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Operations.

Skills

Cost estimating

Excel

ERP systems

Tendering

Project controls

Financial analysis

Vendor evaluation

Pricing models

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

ERP systems

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Head Energy is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for projects, tenders, and service deliveries. You will analyze technical specs and client requirements, develop cost breakdowns, and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to support budgeting, risk assessment, and commercial decisions while maintaining cost databases and historical records.