Lead Cost Estimation Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all cost estimation activities for the project during conceptual, FEED, EPC, and execution phases.
• Develop, review, and validate Class 1 to Class 5 cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed CAPEX and OPEX estimates, including material, labor, equipment, construction, indirect costs, and contingency assessments.
• Establish cost estimating methodologies, databases, norms, and benchmarks to support project decision-making.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, procurement, construction, and project controls teams to ensure accurate and timely estimates.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor estimates and provide technical recommendations.
• Perform cost risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, and estimate assurance reviews.
• Support value engineering initiatives and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Prepare estimate basis documents, cost reports, management presentations, and supporting documentation for project approvals.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project procedures, and company estimating practices.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers involved in cost estimation activities.
• Interface effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project management teams to support project objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams comprising Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the GCC region is preferred.
• Experience with ADNOC projects and offshore developments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating techniques, industry norms, benchmarking, and estimating software/tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.