Principal Offshore Cost Estimator

Wood is currently recruiting for an Offshore Principal Cost Estimator to support our Process & Chemicals Team. This role can be based in any of our UK offices, including Reading, Staines, Aberdeen or Glasgow.  The role can also be on a staff or contract basis. The Role This is a fantastic role for the candidate who brings strong estimating experience within an O&G project environment. The candidate will be responsible, as and when required, for the Estimating of complete projects of all classes by application of recognised norms and databases, including Wood internal procedures. Our Clients and Projects   It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.   Our Reading and Staines based Consulting business is currently made up of a team of 50+ individuals providing high-end Consulting services to our clients that provide the direction they need as their projects mature through the early phases of the development cycle.  Across our Technical Consulting business, we service a varied client base worldwide including; World Class private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, Technology Providers, National, International and Private Energy Companies. We provide value added services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all pre-FEED project phases as well as supporting Wood Project and Operations Business Units through FEED and EPC phases of the project lifecycle.  This Principal Offshore Cost Estimator role covers Upstream developments, supporting operators and investors in the development, optimisation, and life extension of offshore oil and gas assets, from concept selection through to execution and operations. Complementing this, we selectively support decarbonisation initiatives where they directly enhance offshore asset performance and emissions intensity. The work that we do for our clients is key to making energy security and the energy transition possible.   What we can offer  * A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business  * Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the upstream sector, supporting our clients with sustainability and decarbonisation   * Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  * Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  * Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  * Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle * Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  * Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  * Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com [https://www.woodgroup.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.