Jobs in Redmoss

Our Oil & Gas Operator client based in Aberdeen is seeking is currently recruiting for the position of Lead Cost Engineer supporting their Projects Team
 
What’s on offer?
 
Initial 12-month contract with ongoing/rolling duration
Good Day Rate PAYE + Paid Holidays
4/1 Hybrid model
Onsite Parking
Westend Location
 
What are we looking for:
 
Previous Cost Lead experience, particularly if you have supervised a team
Previous experience working in an Operator business
Ideally you will already be based in the Aberdeen/Shire area.
Available within a month or less.
Have Major Capital Project experience – including wells, subsea etc
 
Purpose of job:
 
The provision of cost services for all activities in a prioritised and structured manner. To deliver controlled and predictable cost reporting with respect to the projects and work programs meeting regulatory, safety and business objectives. Provide support and alignment to all (Operations and Project) cost engineers throughout organisation.  Develop and implement consistent process ensuring effective integration
 
Lead the Cost Team and be responsible for maintaining a rigorous control environment including; Cost estimating, Cost reporting, invoice review and general support services to the Assets/Projects.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for issuing high quality cost reporting, identifying and implementing improvements where necessary.
Assess current estimation process across business, align, implement best practice and support continuous improvement.
Manage Cost team effectively ensuring appropriate training, development and progression
Work with Project Managers to ensure latest project status is reflected.
Engage proactively with Finance Team to ensure alignment
Ensure robust change management process is adopted
Develop, measure, report and analyse KPI’s to bring focus to areas of concern and inform improvement plans.
Ensure robust cost information available for CSRAs 
Experience:

Experience in all aspects of cost estimation, Engineering background; preferably qualified to HNC or equivalent level.
Experience of major capital projects.
Experience of working effectively within an Operator and interfacing with projects/operations.
Good communications skills.
Understand the basic aspects of projects (subsurface, wells, subsea, topsides and project management).
Able to receive detailed information from various sources and filter at an appropriate and manageable level.
Able to respond to the changing requirements of Senior Management as the projects moves through the evolving phases towards completion
Proven supervision experience
Ability to operate at a strategic level 
Key Qualifications / Competencies:

Business or Engineering background; preferably qualified to HNC or equivalent level.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership
Ability to build a strong relationship with internal and external interfaces.
Strong communications, networking and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with and for multiple customers.
Trusted and approachable.
Proactive approach                 
Contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed)

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