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Commercial Estimator - Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Accounting - Finance
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WOOD(The Commercial functions vision is; realising returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities)
Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Cost Controller / Estimator to join the Commercial function within the Consulting business unit supporting the wider commercial and proposals team. This position will be based at our Perth office on a hybrid basis. #hybrid
The Commercial functions vision is; realising returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities
The Role
The Commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential in an ever changing world, capture the value we create and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.
The Cost Controller / Estimator will support the wider commercial and proposal’s teams with providing full cost breakdowns of the service offerings across the Consulting division. They will maximise commercial performance while managing business / project risks (pre and post contract), ensuring compliance with relevant commercial / contracting policies.
Due to the nature of work that we do within Consulting, the types of services estimated on are extremely varied and as such will provide the successful estimator with an opportunity to develop their skills further, working on different and innovative pricing structures. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who is experienced in providing cost break down and estimations on services who would like to gain more experience across a diverse sector and have a direct impact on the growth strategy of the organisation.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.
A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package; including generous types of Leave (Family, Cultural and Purchased Leave)
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
Wide range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging via Smart Salary Portal, Discounts at over 400 retailers via RAW Benefits Portal and access to Discounted Hotels
Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.
The key objectives for this role are:
Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework guidelines
Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies
Ensure consistency of estimating approach across APAC, EMEA and Americas.
Leads the provision of:
Support to the proposals team in terms of calculating and providing personnel rates for the pricing sections of tender documents, reviewing commercial proposals (price tables) prior to submission for internal approval, and preparing pricing and the associated qualifications,
Preparation of annual and quarterly rate cards for the region / business
Preparation of estimates as required for bespoke pricing
Quarterly (or as otherwise agreed) updates of all cost elements of rate cards
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:
Previous experience within a finance, commercial estimating or cost control position
Awareness of relevant corporate and project procedures for cost control and commercial estimating
Proven experience in estimating and costing for a global organisation
Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise key tasks and solve problems for the team
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Tertiary education or degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
Please note that we will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those who hold Permanent Residency (PR) and do not require company sponsorship to work lawfully in Australia.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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, ****** orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
The Commercial functions vision is; realising returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities
The Role
The Commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential in an ever changing world, capture the value we create and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.
The Cost Controller / Estimator will support the wider commercial and proposal’s teams with providing full cost breakdowns of the service offerings across the Consulting division. They will maximise commercial performance while managing business / project risks (pre and post contract), ensuring compliance with relevant commercial / contracting policies.
Due to the nature of work that we do within Consulting, the types of services estimated on are extremely varied and as such will provide the successful estimator with an opportunity to develop their skills further, working on different and innovative pricing structures. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who is experienced in providing cost break down and estimations on services who would like to gain more experience across a diverse sector and have a direct impact on the growth strategy of the organisation.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.
A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package; including generous types of Leave (Family, Cultural and Purchased Leave)
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
Wide range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging via Smart Salary Portal, Discounts at over 400 retailers via RAW Benefits Portal and access to Discounted Hotels
Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.
The key objectives for this role are:
Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework guidelines
Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies
Ensure consistency of estimating approach across APAC, EMEA and Americas.
Leads the provision of:
Support to the proposals team in terms of calculating and providing personnel rates for the pricing sections of tender documents, reviewing commercial proposals (price tables) prior to submission for internal approval, and preparing pricing and the associated qualifications,
Preparation of annual and quarterly rate cards for the region / business
Preparation of estimates as required for bespoke pricing
Quarterly (or as otherwise agreed) updates of all cost elements of rate cards
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:
Previous experience within a finance, commercial estimating or cost control position
Awareness of relevant corporate and project procedures for cost control and commercial estimating
Proven experience in estimating and costing for a global organisation
Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise key tasks and solve problems for the team
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Tertiary education or degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
Please note that we will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those who hold Permanent Residency (PR) and do not require company sponsorship to work lawfully in Australia.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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, ****** orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
