Cost Estimator

Baker Hughes


Job Location:

Aberdeen - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 14 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to work for an internationally leading manufacturing company

Are you a an experienced Cost Engineer or Estimator

Join our Oilfield Equipment Team

Our Oilfield Equipment business provides intelligent connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to reliably and efficiently improve their operations. Our team is the last line of defense for quality before it goes to our customers.

Partner with the best

The Cost Engineer/Estimator will drive cost accuracy and cost competitiveness. You will work with the product team to prepare cost models for a global portfolio of pursuits and enable the bid to execute transition for our projects. The position offers a fantastic pathway into more senior and wider positions within the business.


As the Cost Estimator you will be responsible for:

  • Elaborating the cost estimates to ensure costs are in line with project requirements.

  • Providing elaboration reports and analysis to support the decision process.

  • Identifying and challenging efficiency improvements and cost out opportunities.

  • Developing methods and tools to help our engineers design to cost.

  • Conducting benchmarking studies and promoting cost standardization.

  • Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about data gathering and costing processes.

  • Developing training for employees related to the costing process.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a degree in Engineering Manufacturing Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university

  • Have good working experience in Engineering Projects Project Management and Cost estimation process

  • Have experience in Advanced Excel and Power Bi

  • Show the ability to lead and coordinate several projects simultaneously.

  • Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to influence others.

  • Demonstrate experience of working with cross-functional teams within a global-matrix environment

  • Be of an analytical mindset with a proven ability to resolve problems and identify solutions.

  • Have a permanent work permit in UK

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone this role we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us and you can expect:

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive private medical care options

Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Specialist - Proposals
Would you like to work for an internationally leading manufacturing companyAre you a an experienced Cost Engineer or EstimatorJoin our Oilfield Equipment TeamOur Oilfield Equipment business provides intelligent connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. We provide cu...

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Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it sa ... View more

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