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Cost Engineer
Shell
Global energy giant exploring, producing, refining and marketing oil, gas, petrochemicals and low‑carbon solutions.
Remote cost engineer managing cost control, forecasting, and reporting for Shell downstream projects.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Assist with the continuous improvement and implementation of standardized work processes for effective cost control.
Assist the development and implementation of CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) for Capital Projects portfolio, the estimate breakdown, and WBS (as applicable).
The Projects Portfolio Cost Engineer scope involves supporting the delivery of consistent and appropriate cost management structures/tools/processes for Portfolio of small Capital Projects (site) throughout all the phases.
Exposes the individual to all cultural backgrounds and organizational levels across the globe, across diverse time zones.
Participate and comply with all safety programs.
Deliver accurate/high-quality monthly Estimate Forecasts for Projects.
Support implementation of Cost Control Processes: Embed and maintain in Shell and Contractor processes; Commitment capture, VOWD (Value of Work Done), Cost forecasting/phasing and Earned Value Management consistent with Shell procedures, Variance analysis. Establish Cost Report content and frequency, prepare and conduct budget holder reviews, and publish. Support Contracts and Procurement group by providing detailed cost and performance analysis.
The role primarily involves the remote support to the Project control of downstream operating units/sites.
Monitor the work hour consumption and associated cost of the Contractor activities against the contractual targets such that potential deviations are identified, and the appropriate corrective actions are taken.
Assist in the maintenance of Change/Trend and Contingency Management: ensure that appropriate changes/trends are reflected in the regular cost forecast updates. Prepare forecasts and review with budget holders. Establish linkage between Change/Trend Management and Contingency Management, perform the Contingency drawdown and ensure accurate current status is reflected in reports.
Shift work following operating hours of the Downstream operation units across the globe.
GSAP Network creation in the correct WBS for PO generation based on IPA standards, Networks close-out, PO status report generation (from GSAP and BP and TRACK), BP/GSAP Cost reports generation (Monthly exercise), Time-writing by exception (Shell staff) Monthly exercise, Productivity Reporting (weekly).
Virtual working with key stakeholders for day-to-day operations
Assist Cost Reporting: generation of accurate monthly cost reports, including variances from the plan on commitment, value of work done, management of changes and currency fluctuations against approved Authorities For Expenditure (AFEs)
What you bring
project controls
bachelor's
cost engineer
ecosys
powerbi
sap
Working knowledge of a broad range of Project Controls systems, tools, and practices specifically in Oil & Gas industry.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technologist Degree and/or Certification as a Cost Engineer or equivalent experience.
Preferred experience in following tools: Ecosys, PowerBI
2-8 years refinery or petrochemical industry experience in cost engineering / cost controls.
Preferred experience in refinery or petrochemicals plant turnarounds.
Works effectively in a Team environment and build consensus & Customer focus.
Experience in Cost Engineering / Cost Controls positions for portfolio capital projects
Effective initiative to identify and help resolve business and technical issues within areas of responsibility.
Skill in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SAP/ GSAP, Excel, Ecosys.
Background in Oil and Gas maintenance and operations is an advantage.
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership, communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
Benefits
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
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