Principal Estimator

Wood Plc

Principal Estimator

Salary Not Specified

Wood Plc, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 59bf253681fd41dc960db2b34b639d4a

Full Job Description

  • To 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 .

  • To liaise during the Estimating phase between various members of the engineering department, Project Management, procurement and construction disciplines to establish continuity and consistency.

  • Review specifications, drawings, and attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

  • Ability and experience to both Lead and contribute to all aspects of Estimates, including detail of MTO's and unit rates, factored approaches and use of systems such as ACCE.

  • To Lead a team of Estimators, as required, and help to develop knowledge of less experienced members

  • Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.

  • To assemble and present a professional estimate with the tools and systems available.

    The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience within an O&G project environment.


  • There is potential for further career progression to a Senior Management role for the right candidate., Degree or HNC/D in Engineering Discipline or in appropriate discipline would be preferable

    Experience of all accuracies of Estimates (conceptual/feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC projects)

    Understanding of and ability to quantify and price all elements of Cost Estimates and impacts on overall CAPEX/TIC

    Experience and confidence in presentations to management, stakeholders & clients

    Knowledge of all estimating techniques - Familiarity with AACE Estimating classifications

    Familiarity with Contingency and Risk Analysis methods e.g. Monte Carlo, @Risk

    Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Estimator to join our Reading office on a staff basis. Agency basis also considered., 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