Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Cost Estimator to be based in Dubai Location.

• Delivering high quality cost estimates (all types), utilizing cost estimating methodologies and tools to produce cost estimates inclusive of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up scope and cost.
• Incorporate project complexity factors and assemble key input data such as project objectives, scope and execution plan.
• Maintain Estimate Basis for all project cost (including non-technical) to document how estimate was developed, and all assumptions used
• Assist with the identification and assessment of key project risks and linking these risks to the impact on the cost estimate (both deterministic and probabilistic).
• Perform scenario comparisons and uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks.
• Develop P10, P50, P90 estimates.
• Manage reviews and assurance of cost estimates. Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms and established KPIs.
• Help the project team to fully understand the risk/cost/schedule trade-offs so that they can make better informed business and commercial decisions.
• To prepare Life Cycle Costs estimates in close co-ordination with the operation & maintenance department
• Monetary Measures: portfolio of multiple concurrent brownfield and greenfield projects $US 1m to ~$1b (

$US 1b p/a.) all at different phases of project lifecycle

Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering Degree and/or Certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 - 15 years industry experience in capital projects estimating positions
• Experience with onshore brownfield and greenfield work scope and estimating and able to deliver both using traditional bottoms up detailed estimate methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Fully versed with Cost Estimating/Risk Tools.

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.

John Wood Group