Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an Estimator to support the preparation, review, and submission of accurate estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with services. This ensures accurate budgeting and planning can take place, supports the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure the project can be delivered profitably.

Responsibilities:

* Assists in the development of project estimates and coordinates the preparation of estimates for minor contract scope changes or extra work orders

* Assist and support in the preparation, development, and submission of the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates

* Assist and support in the development, issue, and maintenance of project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents

* Assist and support in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments &

* updates and ultimately obtaining estimate approval as required

* Assist and support the delivery of reviewed estimates to Wood management for review and approval

* Assist and support in the production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner

* Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure project budgets and schedules are

* developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate

* Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labour, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate.

* Assist and support with the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner.

* Assist and support in the coordination, development, and issue of change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications

* May Assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications.

* Participate and support in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews

* Assist and support in the mentoring of junior estimating personnel

Qualifications:

* Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

* Typically requires a minimum of six (6) years of progressive industry experience, with at least four(4) years in estimating posit

* Good knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied

* Detailed understanding of project management principles and techniques

* Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the worlds most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.

Requisition ID: 2021-83775

Name: Staff / Permanent

Type of Requisition: Professional & Technical

External Company Name: Wood Plc

External Company URL: http://www.woodplc.com/

Post End Date: 3/9/2021