Principal Cost Estimator

2 days ago

Oslo, Oslo County, Norway TN Norway Full time

Do you want to be part of the global Energy Transition revolution, working with an international market leader in helping to guide organisations in both the public and private sectors in meeting global net zero targets? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your expertise in cost estimating to play, supporting major projects at various stages, across several international markets, including offshore and onshore wind, hydrogen, bio energy, e-fuels, carbon capture? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? If this sounds like you, read on. This may be the ideal role for you.

Your new role

As our new Principal Cost Estimator, you will report to Rambøll Energy in Norway. You will support and lead a growing team of high performing specialists in providing high level support to Project Managers and discipline leads from tender and proposal stage through to monitoring and analysing costs at various stages of project delivery. As a senior member of our major projects group you will have a key role in supporting these projects, ensuring our position as a trusted partner to our clients.

Your key tasks and responsibilities

  • Working collaboratively with project managers and discipline leads to support them in meeting budgeting goals and monitoring project costs.
  • Maintaining good relationships through procurement with the external supply chain, ensuring favourable terms whilst adhering to quality and delivery requirements.
  • Creating high level and detailed reports and presenting relevant information to key stakeholders.
  • Monitoring and, where necessary, adjusting budgets during the project life cycle.
  • Driving initiatives to explore cost saving opportunities to reduce expenses.
  • Evaluating project requirements to ensure accuracy in planning human and financial resources for projects.
  • Continuously updating cost databases, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Developing cost-efficient solutions to implement changes where necessary and reduce cost overruns.
  • Contributing to the development of the cost estimation team.
  • Creating common understanding between project leads and disciplines with regards to cost estimation.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. For this role, we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related subject.
  • Significant and measurable experience with cost estimation in Energy Transition, ideally within renewable projects such as hydrogen, CCS, bio energy, and wind. Candidates from closely related industries such as Offshore Oil & Gas will also be considered.
  • Strong commercial skills in the areas of project finance and contractual matters.
  • Experience and interest in estimating software and database systems.
  • Good English and Norwegian skills – both verbal and written.
  • Residence in Norway, minimum work permit.

As a diverse and inclusive company, Ramboll acknowledges that an ambitious, positive, and enthusiastic attitude is one of the key drivers to success. Whilst you may not be able to tick all the boxes above, if you can show most of the required competencies and demonstrate a strong desire to learn and progress, we might still be able to consider you.

What we can offer you

  • Competitive base salary and pension scheme.
  • Extra vacation in addition to the 5 weeks holiday, including Boxing Week and Squeeze day in Easter.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and travel insurance coverage.
  • Ongoing investment in your development.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

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