Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job Type: Contract Work period:
Full-Time Duration: 06-07-2026 TO 31-01-2028

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Estimator Join our dynamic team as an Estimator in the thriving oil and gas sector! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to multi-million-dollar projects in a pivotal role, providing expert cost estimation and analysis for significant petrochemical developments. Your expertise will help shape the future of energy production in one of the world's most challenging environments.

• Assess prospective scope and main components to develop consistent 'building block' estimates for each concept under consideration.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates, including project complexity factors, based on input data such as project objectives, scope, and economic analysis.
• Translate the identified project scope into an estimate of capital expenditure costs for design, procurement, and construction.
• Formulate and validate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters (applicable in the FEED phase).
• Develop capacity factored estimates and location factor adjustments.
• Determine estimate contingency based on project variables and risks.
• Estimate composed or detailed MTOs (Material Take-Off) matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on MTO and Drawings Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Identify areas of uncertainty and apply appropriate allowances.
• Manage Estimating Data by collecting actual cost performance, conditioning, and normalizing data for future use.
• Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms, and established KPIs.
• Prepare Change Order estimates and/or review bids, estimates, and Change Orders prepared by Engineering Contractors and Construction Contractors.
• Act as cost consultant and advisor for both internal stakeholders such as Engineering and Construction Team, as well as external stakeholders such as Owner Client and Vendors.
• Prepare multi-discipline conceptual and definitive cost for Capital Projects requiring assistance in no more than two of four major disciplines of civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Keep abreast of significant developments in cost estimating by reviewing technical literature, contacting contractors, visiting areas of construction, and attending professional meetings.
• Review estimates prepared by project engineers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the scope of work.
• Assist project management and contracting personnel with bid analysis and contract negotiations.
• Ensure that the estimating systems and computerized estimating tools are maintained and current.
• Ensure the confidentiality of estimating information and data is maintained.

• Estimator:
  Proven experience in cost estimation for large-scale projects.
• Cost Estimation:
  Expertise in developing accurate capital cost estimates.
• Bid Evaluation:
  Strong skills in evaluating bids and participating in negotiations.
• Excel:
  Proficient in using Excel for data analysis and estimation tasks.
• K Base:
  Knowledge of K Base is preferable.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively with project teams and external stakeholders.
• International
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with working across different cultures is a plus.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor Degree in Engineering discipline.
• Experience:
  
  10-15 years of estimating experience including at least 5 years devoted to petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, or power generation projects.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.