At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

We are looking for a Principal Estimator to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.

What will you be doing?

• To manage the process, prepare and produce Cost Estimates in accordance with company procedure on various activities including Studies, Projects and Management of Change requirements.
• To manage the process and prepare top down, screening estimated and detail Level 3 & 4 estimates consistent with scope definition and in accordance with estimating procedures and guidelines, and the Company Risk Management system
• Owner of the MoC process and assuring that the all Change Request Registers are maintained
• Ensuring that Companies system is updated and maintained with estimate submissions and approvals
• Liaison with Project Engineering and Discipline Engineers to ensure the necessary take-off information is made available at the right time to prepare the project estimates
• The provision of estimating advice to senior projects personnel when carrying out comparative studies
• Liaise with other team members, including procurement, planning and contract administration in the pursuit of effective cost control
• Attendance at project meetings to answer queries on estimating
• Assistance with the commercial aspect of Project Management
• To provide feedback from completed projects and assist the input of information into the database on in-house information related to company rates, norms and prices.

We think you should have:

• Highly Numerate
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to analyse technical and contractual documents
• Ability to analyse estimates
• Ability to identify risk and opportunities
• High level of computer literacy
• +10 years' experience in North Sea or other Oil & Gas Estimating
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to motivate team
• Ability to communication well with managers and other team members

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on wide variety of projects
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services
• Additional benefits including, bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com



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This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.