CareerPlan

Senior Cost Estimator - Energy and Natural Resources

Dublin, Europe, ieFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Develop cost estimates and control structures for Oil & Gas, Electrical Network transmission & distribution, civils works, and tunnelling programmes across various project life cycles from Concept to Close-out.

Role type

Senior IC cost estimator (energy & natural resources)

Builds

Capital cost estimates, business cases, and project controls reports for CAPEX and OPEX projects

Domain

Energy and Natural Resources (Oil & Gas, Electrical Networks, Civils, Tunnelling)

Required skills

Cost estimation methodology, AACE classification, contingency development, risk assessment, work breakdown structures, tendering support, supplier cost analysis, Value Engineering, project controls reporting

Preferred skills

Large-scale project experience ($100M - $20B), civil/site construction knowledge, mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, structural systems knowledge

Technologies

OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam

Responsibilities

Prepare and validate conceptual, feasibility, budgetary, and definitive cost estimates; support stage-gate reviews and capital investment decisions; analyse project changes and identify risks/opportunities; collaborate with cost, risk, and planning teams; assess costs provided by suppliers and contractors; support feasibility studies and business generation opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC