Cost Estimator/Techno-Economic Modeller (Project-based)

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd is seeking a seasoned Cost Estimator / Techno-Economic Modeller to develop detailed cost estimates and financial models for hydropower projects. You will support investment decisions by assessing capital and operating costs, project economics, and financial viability.

The role requires extensive experience in hydropower cost estimation and finance, with strong skills in spreadsheets and modelling, and the ability to communicate findings to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hydropower cost estimation and financial modelling.
• Understanding of hydropower project capital and operating costs.
• Experience developing techno-economic and financial models.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and spreadsheet/modeling skills.
• Experience with feasibility studies and investment assessments is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Ability to communicate financial and technical findings to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed hydropower project cost estimates.
• Prepare capital expenditure and operating expenditure estimates.
• Develop techno-economic and financial models for hydropower schemes.
• Assess project costs across civil works, electro-mechanical equipment, transmission, construction, and other major components.
• Develop project cash-flow projections and financial assumptions.
• Undertake sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Evaluate project economics and financial viability.
• Benchmark project costs against comparable hydropower developments where appropriate.
• Identify key cost and financial risks.
• Prepare cost estimates, financial models, and technical-commercial reports for decision-making.

Skills

Cost estimation

Financial modelling

Techno-economic modelling

Hydropower

Scenario analysis

Spreadsheet modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Cost Estimator / Techno-Economic Modeller to develop project cost estimates and financial models for hydropower projects. The role will support investment decisions by assessing project costs, economic performance, and financial viability.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop detailed hydropower project cost estimates.
• Prepare capital expenditure and operating expenditure estimates.
• Develop techno-economic and financial models for hydropower schemes.
• Assess project costs across civil works, electro-mechanical equipment, transmission, construction, and other major components.
• Develop project cash-flow projections and financial assumptions.
• Undertake sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Evaluate project economics and financial viability.
• Benchmark project costs against comparable hydropower developments where appropriate.
• Identify key cost and financial risks.
• Prepare cost estimates, financial models, and technical-commercial reports for decision-making.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in hydropower cost estimation and financial modelling.
• Demonstrated understanding of hydropower project capital and operating costs.
• Experience developing techno-economic and financial models.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and spreadsheet/modeling skills.
• Experience with feasibility studies and investment assessments is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Strong ability to communicate financial and technical findings to non-financial stakeholders.