Senior Cost Engineer at Pivot GIS Limited

Role Description

• Develop detailed cost estimates for bid submissions, including materials, equipment, subcontractors, manpower, logistics, and overheads.
• Interpret tender documents (RFP/RFQ/ITT) and extract all cost‑related requirements and deliverables.
• Build structured cost breakdowns (CBS) and pricing sheets tailored to client formats.
• Prepare pricing models incorporating mark‑ups, contingencies, escalation, and margin strategies.
• Work with the Commercial Manager to align pricing with the organisation’s bid strategy.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario‑based pricing analysis to ensure bid competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to gather quotes, technical data, and assumptions needed for cost development.
• Review and validate vendor/subcontractor quotations for accuracy, scope coverage, and competitiveness.
• Ensure all cost inputs meet tender requirements and internal commercial standards
• Identify commercial and cost risks in tender documents and quantify cost impacts where applicable.
• Prepare assumptions, qualifications, and exclusions related to pricing for inclusion in final proposals.
• Support the Commercial Manager in commercial risk reviews and pricing justification sessions.
• Prepare full pricing schedules, cost summaries, unit rate sheets, and financial annexes for bid submissions.
• Maintain tidy version control of all costing documents throughout the tender lifecycle.
• Ensure pricing documents are submitted in the format and timelines required by the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in cost estimation or cost engineering, with at least 3 years dedicated to bidding and commercial proposal development in EPC/EPCOM industries.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCOM cost structures and tender pricing requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel-based cost modelling and estimation tools.
• Experience working directly with Commercial/Tendering teams
• Relevant certifications in Cost Engineering or Project Management ( PMP) are advantageous
• Familiarity with energy, oil, or gas sector operations is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of tendering processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documents for cost development.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight tender deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for engaging internal teams and clarifying cost inputs.