JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to join our Wood Consulting team here in Baku, Azerbaijan.

• Responsible for personal safety and working within the provisions and guidelines of the Wood HSE processes
• Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Wood Quality Assurance systems and processes
• Review and ensure correct project set-up in the cost system in accordance with the project WBS and Call-Off order issued by client ensuring accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals.
• Manage and control systems data interfaces to ensure the cost system is up to date and reflects project cost status
• Liaise with project manager to ensure accuracy in project cost phasing and forecasting.
• Liaise with engineering, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour costs. Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with budget

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with engineering & procurement functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of delivery activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule and cost forecast.
• Issue and review value of work done "VOWD" cost reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
• Assist Operations Manager with producing and maintaining business unit P&L
• Assist with commercial management of the projects, including opportunity to participate in tendering work
• Assist with producing cost-time-resource 'CTR' quotations for new work
• Oversee timely and correct invoicing of client
• Participate in cost reviews with client and present / address client enquiries accordingly.
• Provide visibility on purchase order status, current budget and growth utilisation
• Conduct internal assurance reviews, informal inter-discipline review to ensure processes and systems are working to the required procedures and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attend project meetings as required.
• Assist with audits to ensure compliance with relevant Wood procedures
• Provide guidance, on job training and support to junior project controls staff as required
• Participate Competency assessment reviews for the Team members, if necessary
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Strong background in finance, cost control, and/or commercial operations
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting on complex projects
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in the energy or infrastructure sectors is preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, or cost management systems) is an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field

Desirable:

• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

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.