Senior Cost Engineer (STAFF)

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Cost Engineer, based in their Aberdeen (Dyce) offices.

This is a STAFF position

3/2 hybrid working pattern

Flexible working hours

Excellent benefits package

What are we looking for:

• You will be working as a Cost Engineer within an oil & gas operator business, ideally with experience of Brownfield projects.
• Ideally, you will already be based in the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire area.
• Have a proven background working at senior level in a cost/forecasting role.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert for cost engineering across the project portfolio
• Lead the development and standardisation of cost management and estimating practices
• Provide reliable cost forecasts, reporting and analysis to support business decisions
• Challenge and assure contractor, vendor and third-party cost submissions
• Influence project teams and key stakeholders through clear communication and trusted advice
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, compliance and value-driven decision-making

Experience & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in a senior cost engineering role supporting complex brownfield energy projects
• Strong expertise in cost management, forecasting, reporting and estimating methodologies
• Experience reviewing and challenging contractor, EPC and supplier cost data
• Proven ability to engage effectively with technical, commercial and senior leadership stakeholders
• Sound understanding of project risk, assurance and investment governance principles
• Degree, professional qualification or recognised accreditation in cost engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline (AACE, RICS or equivalent desirable)

Permanent position