Senior Cost Estimator

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Cost Estimation Engineer to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and Detail design scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible to analyze project scope, engineering documents, quantities, and material take-offs. Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and maintain estimating databases and cost forecasting.

Position is based in Sohar, Oman

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering in related discipline 
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry with 5 years of experience in similar role 
• Experience in Refinery projects.
• Skilled in MS Office applications.

The Senior Cost Estimation Engineer will be responsible to analyze project scope, engineering documents, quantities, and material take-offs. Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and maintain estimating databases and cost forecasting.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in Onshore Oil and Gas.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Typical responsibilities

• Prepare and review CAPEX/OPEX cost estimates (Class 5 to Class 1) for Oil & Gas projects.
• Analyze project scope, engineering documents, quantities, and material take-offs.
• Develop estimate basis, cost breakdowns, contingencies, and risk assessments.
• Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and maintain estimating databases.
• Support tender evaluations, vendor quotations, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders on funding, estimates, and investment decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and mentor junior engineers.