Chief Estimator – Offshore

Staines, Middlesex
Wood
Overview / Responsibilities

The preferred partner for delivering digitally enabled capital investments with low carbon solutions.

We are the world’s engineers, the company that makes the world a better place, the company that delivers the change the world needs most, and the company that doesn’t just talk sustainability but makes it real for our clients and ourselves – because our ideas, our expertise, and our ability to scale solutions enables us to transform the world.

Our vision is to deliver solutions that transform the world.

Wood’s Projects business specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale.

Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.

Powered by a global team of more than 35,000 people, we deliver some of the world’s boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including:

• Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Renewable Energy
• Power
• Mining & Minerals
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Transportation
• Water
• Government services

The Role: Chief Estimator Offshore

The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience within O&G project environment and in particular a strong background in Offshore and Brownfield Projects.

• To be responsible, as and when required for the Estimating of complete projects of all classes by application of recognised norms and databases.
• To liaise during the Estimating phase between various members of the engineering department, Project Management and construction disciplines to establish continuity and consistency.
• Review specifications, drawings, and attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Ability and experience to both Lead and contribute to all aspects of Estimates including Class 2 , knowledge of the detail of MTO’s and unit rates, factored approaches and use o f systems such as ACCE.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Have experience of preparing OPEX and ABEX estimates
• To assemble and present a professional estimate with the tools and systems available.
• Monitor and review with Manager, Contract Estimating the performance, potential and training requirements of all Estimating Engineers. Conduct employee appraisals as delegated by Manager, Contract Estimating. Delegate employee appraisals to Principal Estimators where considered appropriate.
• Continuously review the systems and work practices for estimating and recommend to Manager, Contract Estimating appropriate improvements including technical investigations/development.
• Ensure that project feedback is properly analysed by all Estimating Engineers to assess the accuracy and consistency of ongoing estimating activity.
• Ensure that department statistics and historical data is maintained including extraction of estimate factors.
• Manage all capital cost estimates to ensure technical quality by:

Reviewing estimate methodology statement (if required) prior to issue for comment to the project/client. Obtain approval by Manager, Estimating for target price and LSTK estimates. Reviewing estimate execution schedule and resourcing requirements prepared by the nominated estimator prior to issue for comment to the project/client. Obtain approval from Manager, Estimating for target price and LSTK estimates. Based on schedule, monitor estimate progress Ensuring Principal Estimators coordinate with Project Manager and other Departments to ensure all required technical and commercial input to the estimate is obtained. Ensure good communications/flow of information between Principal Estimators and Discipline Estimators are maintained throughout the estimate preparation. Reviewing estimate, including estimate notes and all other documentation as required for Departmental, Project Management, Executive Management and Client reviews. Carrying out detailed estimate department reviews and attend project, executive management and client reviews as requested/delegated by Manager, Contract Estimating.

• Ensure manpower schedules for all capital cost estimates are available for departmental monthly workload meeting.
• Provide a summary of status on all contract estimates for department weekly report
• Keep informed of developments in design, construction and estimating techniques in the process plants and associated industries.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

Skills / Qualifications

You may read these details and consider not applying because your knowledge, experience and skills base doesn’t fully cover every item listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but think you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges and grow your potential do apply.

• An Engineering degree in appropriate discipline would be preferable
• Experience of Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC projects
• Experience in presentations to clients
• Knowledge of all estimating techniques

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.