Principal Estimator

About Worley:
Worley has made a firm commitment to support the energy transition, and central to this is ensuring Project Delivery adheres to cost, schedule and quality and meets appropriate legislation and standards. We are rapidly expanding our capabilities within the low carbon and Energy Transition sectors and our Project Delivery team will bring experience and track record from a range of industry sectors to ensure similar standards are maintained as we assist our clients, partners, and projects in transitioning to a more sustainable world.
Our commitment to People, Planet and Sustainability is demonstrated in Worley’s broader ambitions in the energy transition space extend from early-stage concept and feasibility through to delivering full EPC and EPCM packages.

Role Context:
Responsible to lead delivery of assigned project estimates:

• Across all AACEi estimate Classes 5 to 1 and project values to <$1bn
• For Class 3/2 estimates, leads and supervises project estimating team
• Delivers estimates within budget and schedule
• Lead and support the estimate through required governance process including presentation to senior management, supported by the Head of Estimating / Senior Principal Estimator

You'll do/carry out:

• Responsible for production of proposal and/or project estimates, ensuring compliance with Company standards and procedures.
• Co-ordination and supervision of estimating teams during the production of major detailed cost estimates (proposals and projects) with ability to challenge inputs across all disciplines.
• Preparation of detailed estimating plans prior to execution, including scheduling and assignment of responsibilities.
• Control of project estimate preparation budgets and maintain workload schedule and manpower requirement records for incorporation into the Estimating Section workload schedule.
• Ensure that estimate completion dates are met and that work is accurate and well presented in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Liaise with the Contracts Department regarding contractual and insurance issues.
• Identify risk items and measures to mitigate risks
• Performance of detailed estimate reviews with Estimators and Engineers prior to Management reviews.
• Preparation of detailed estimate reports and basis of estimate write-ups.
• Presentation of project/proposal estimates to Management and/or Clients.
• Preparation of detailed proposal or project close-out reports, in accordance with procedures.
• Assurance of compliance with all requirements of the companies’ standard formats and procedures.
• Assist with capturing best practice and benchmarking metrics to improve estimating processes and procedures.

You'll have:

• Several Years’ experience at Senior or higher level preparing professional pricing or contract tendering.
• High numerical individual with commercial acumen and experience in across commercial contracting models/risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable, etc).
• Experience of successfully engaging with project management, engineering, and capture management. Hands-on mentality.
• Expert user of a globally recognized estimating tool

Moving Forward:

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. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.