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Lead Cost Estimator - Contract (Outside of IR35)


Company : Technip Energies Abu Dhabi


Location : Cambridge, Western Australia


Created : 2025-10-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do. Genesis Energies is a global business unit of Technip Energies, providing impartial, high-value advisory services for the energy industry. We have an unrivalled track record of bringing highimpact solutions to clients. As trusted advisors committed to a sustainable future, we have extensive experience working in true partnership with our clients while providing innovative, robust and sustainable solutions. This is what differentiates Genesis in todays market. If you share our determination to drive the transition to a lowcarbon future, then this could be the job for you. We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the collaboration, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people. Genesis performs preFEED and FEED projects in the energy transition and oil and gas upstream and downstream sectors. Genesis develop AACEI Class 3, 4 & 5 CAPEX and ABEX estimates using inhouse developed MTOdriven models for brownfield, greenfield, subsea and decommissioning. Key Responsibilities Develop AACEI Class 3, 4 & 5 CAPEX and/or ABEX estimates against tight budgets and timeframes for the energy and process industries. Perform in an Estimator capacity developing estimates of labour, costs, quantities, and scope for early project/ technology development phases for locations worldwide. Develop estimating scope, paying particular attention to capturing all the differences between competing concepts, and for assuring estimates, including checking and benchmarking. Develop estimates derived from bulk material quantities, with consideration to infrastructure, degree of modularisation, yard fabrication, transport and installation, direct site labour (with consideration to proposed constructability methods and practices), commissioning, indirect labour, client costs, engineering and design. Interaction with project team members from all engineering & design disciplines in different locations, including project management, client reps, and other 3rd party consultants. Present and discuss cost estimates with our clients to instil confidence in the completed work. Write estimate plans, develop & assemble estimate data, review estimates (discipline, management, client), and write estimate basis document with qualifications & assumptions. Maintain the cost and benchmarking databases with the latest costs/quotes, and for new types of projects. Facilitate both internal and external estimate reviews and presentations with management, Study Manager, clients, and project team members. Skills Required (Experience and qualifications) Essential Competencies Knowledge and experience in EPC estimating practices and methods. Extensive experience with estimating for brownfield modifications and/or capital projects during FEED and Detail Design, with an appreciation of engineering drawings. Strong understanding of engineering, project management and construction management concepts. Excellent knowledge of the estimating process to develop bottomup estimates of material quantities, labour, logistics, and client costs for worldwide locations. Independent ability to develop cost estimates with limited (or no) engineering input using experience, historical data and inhouse software/databases as gobys. Awareness of construction and installation methods to develop detailed EPC costs. Strong oral and written communication skills as required for the position. Ability to be selfmotivated, efficient, proactive, and an effective team player. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others. Strong in the use of Microsoft Excel. Desirable Competencies and Experience Experience of decommissioning cost estimating would be desirable. Some experience of greenfield and/or subsea cost estimating would be desirable, but not essential. Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator software (ACCE) Qualifications Degree in Quantity Surveying, or Engineering, or equivalent relevant industry experience. Previous experience in Oil and Gas, Energy Transition or a related industry sector. It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.genesisenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn for company updates. As an equal opportunity employer Technip Energies considers only qualified applicants without regard to colour, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status. Genesis Recruitment #J-18808-Ljbffr