Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 5 years
Closing: January 26, 2025

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Introduction

On behalf of our client, a leading energy company, we are looking for a Sr Cost Estimator to join their cost estimating team based in Brisbane. You will play a critical role in supporting our cost estimating team to deliver market-competitive cost estimates that align with business objectives. From Front-End conceptual studies to project FID, you will contribute to both Greenfield and Brownfield projects across the organisation.

What are you going to do 

  • Independently produce multi-discipline cost estimates across all project phases.

  • Apply cost estimating principles in alignment with procedures, guidelines, and best industry practices.

  • Review and assure third-party prepared cost estimates.

  • Analyse actual costs versus approved budget estimates.

  • Perform internal and external benchmarking to enhance and optimize costs.

  • Present cost estimates to key stakeholders for review and approval.

  • Participate in assurance reviews and technical challenge sessions to ensure consistent application of estimating standards.

  • Support the collection of actual cost data from completed projects and other activities for use in creating and regularly updating a central estimating cost database.

  • Review, improve, and maintain existing cost estimating models to enhance the efficiency of estimating delivery.

  • Serve as an advanced user of Excel and other industry-standard estimating tools.

  • Participate in risk management and analysis workshops.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Qualifications: Engineering Degree and/or equivalent experience.

  • Experience: Considerable industry experience in Cost Estimation, Project Engineering, Project Management, or Project Services.

  • Industry Knowledge: General Oil & Gas, LNG, and CSG experience preferred.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Broad understanding of construction methods and principles across multiple disciplines.

    • Proficiency in cost estimating principles, techniques, and industry-standard tools.

    • Advanced proficiency with standard office software (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).

  • Skills:

    • Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

    • A learner mindset with curiosity to grow, especially for candidates from non-estimating backgrounds.

  • Desirable:

    • Prior experience in project risk management and participation in analysis workshops.

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mila (Yamila) on y.cabral@brunel.com

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Yamila Cabral

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