Estimating & Benchmarking Specialist

Banking & Financial Services
Aberdeenshire
June 12, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Estimating & Benchmarking Specialist

Our client, an oil and gas operator, are currently hiring an Estimating & Benchmarking Specialist to join the team in Aberdeen.

Purpose of Role:

  • Provide accurate cost estimating and benchmarking services to support project development and execution.
  • Develop and maintain cost databases to enable effective benchmarking and trend analysis.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates are comprehensive and reflective of market trends.
  • Enhance the accuracy of project cost forecasts and budgets through detailed analysis and reporting.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing best practices in estimating and benchmarking.

Critical Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Estimating Processes:

  • Develop and refine cost estimating methodologies and systems.
  • Produce detailed project cost estimates from conceptual through to detailed phases.
  • Ensure alignment of cost estimates with project schedules and execution strategies.

Benchmarking Analysis:

  • Maintain and update cost and quantity benchmarking databases.
  • Analyse project outcomes to establish benchmarks and improve future estimates.
  • Collaborate with industry forums to share and gather benchmarking insights.

Project Support and Collaboration:

  • Provide estimating support across various project stages and teams.
  • Participate in project risk assessments and contingency analysis.
  • Ensure seamless integration of estimating data with project management and control systems.

Training and Development:

  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions on cost estimating and benchmarking.
  • Mentor junior staff and colleagues in best practices and systems use.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements in estimating software and tools.

Skills & Experience:

  • Expertise in cost estimating and benchmarking within the oil & gas or related industry.
  • Proficient in the use of estimating software and data analysis tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Higher degree (e.g., master’s preferred).

Personal attributes:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
  • Commitment to ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
  • Adaptability to change and willingness to learn new skills.

Principles and values:

  • Thorough understanding of HSEQ Policies and Business Management System (BMS). Well-versed in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards and the implementation of Business Management Systems.
  • Thorough understanding of Values & Business Principles: Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and business principles that drive success in the business.
  • Thorough understanding of company medium to long term strategic plans.

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