Senior Cost Control Engineer

Senior Cost Control Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Cost Control Engineer for one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi for downstream project as part of our mechanical package team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with require travel to South Korea. 
Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. 
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.  Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 
What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
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  
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment 
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover  
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestone
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

Responsibilities

Develop, issue and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for specific scopesLiaise with other Project Controls disciplines and functions, assist and support in the development of project budgets in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives and review & comment of client documentsLiaise with procurement, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour manhour costs. Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project WBSLiaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule and cost forecast.Facilitate and manage the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvalsDevelop and maintain project cost budgets using appropriate software applicationsMonitor and control cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of project lifecycleLiaise with planning as required to ensure accuracy in project cost phasing and forecasting.Prepare and provide project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting  requirementsPrepare and issue updates to project cost forecastsMonitor and report on cost impact of project manpower forecastsDevelop and issue project change orders / variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notificationsFacilitate and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications.Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown.Attend project meetings as required.Coordinate the project cost close-out process  

Qualifications

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.  Expected: •    Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical. •    Minimum 15 years of progressive industry experience, with at least two  (5) years in project control positions. •    Experience of project planning software (MS Project / Primavera)•    Excellent Excel skills•    Knowledge and application of earned value and other progress monitoring techniques•    Knowledge of risk management processes and technique 

About Us

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

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.