Contract: Cost Engineer / Billingham

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent E&P companies based on production and proved reserves. The company has a relentless commitment to safety, a passion for innovation and an ability to adapt to a dynamic marketplace. The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane and butane.

The terminals success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.

 

The Job Opportunity

The Norsea Terminal is currently recruiting for Projects Cost Engineer (contract position) – Start date: ASAP.

The position will be a contract role working for Fircroft.

As a member of the Finance team, you will support the projects work programme with generation of project cost estimates, preparation of annual budgets, creation of work breakdown structures and ongoing monitoring / reporting of expenditure. Your capability and desire to do the job is what we’re looking for.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

Project Cost Control

• • • Ongoing monitoring/reporting of expenditure.
• Monthly cost report for AFE and minor projects.
• Control of AFE documents prior to submission, including scope, estimate development, cost baseline and schedule.
• Prepare annual submission of project spend into Long Range Plan.
• Maintenance and development of the Long-Term Forecast for Projects & Maintenance.
• Assist functional leads and engineers with monthly reforecasting in line with finance calendar.
• Undertake QS activities to include progress measurements and contract cost validation.
• Support accounts payable activities for projects.
• Maintain accuracy of all project work orders including settlement rules.

Finance / Contract Management

• Ensure all costs are ultimately recorded against the correct Joint Venture company.
• Support month-end processes such as accruals, invoice payments and VOWD calculations.
• Support the supervisor to monitor the contract value, ensuring that the work scope is effectively delivered, and the appropriate process approval is followed.

Competency Requirements

 

• Minimum degree level in finance, engineering or equivalent – Essential
• Multi-discipline project estimating and cost control experience in the oil and gas industry or other regulated industry – Essential
• Member of professional body ACostE - Desirable
• Excellent communication and workload management skills – Essential
• Ability to use Microsoft packages and SAP - Essential
• Appropriate physical and mental capability to undertake the role – Essential
• Hold a full UK driving licence and to drive company vehicles where appropriate – Essential

We invite you to apply and take the next step in your career.