Commercial Estimator - MEAC

Wood is seeking a Commercial Estimator to support its Consulting business unit, supporting operations across the Middle East, Africa and Caspian (MEAC) region.
This role can be based at any Wood office in the UK or the UAE with a hybrid working arrangement.
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The Role

As a Commercial Estimator, you will be responsible to provide strategic commercial leadership to maximise business and project performance while effectively managing contractual, financial, and commercial risks across the project lifecycle. Drive the commercialisation of service offerings to support business growth, enhance profitability, and align with organisational objectives and market strategies.

The role also ensure compliance with corporate commercial governance, contracting policies, and risk management frameworks while safeguarding the organisation's commercial interests. Leading the resolution of complex claims, disputes, and cash collection matters, promoting favourable outcomes, protecting revenue streams, and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood’s Consulting business unit is a global, end-to-end, multi-sector specialist consultancy, trusted by clients to provide the innovative solutions and delivery excellence needed to solve today’s most complex challenges and maximise value across the asset life cycle. As the spearhead for the future of Wood and its role in a changing world, we are leading Wood’s strategic growth in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across a variety of end markets including oil & gas, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, minerals and life sciences.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong safety culture
• Act with the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional conduct
• Champion the application of the Financial Management Framework and ensure adherence to relevant Delegation of Authority (DoA), commercial, and contracting policies
• Provide commercial support to proposal teams through tender pricing reviews, evaluation of commercial submissions, preparation of pricing models, and development of associated qualifications
• Prepare and maintain regional and business rate cards, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and market conditions
• Develop cost estimates for bespoke pricing requirements and non-standard client opportunities
• Coordinate and conduct regular reviews and updates of rate card cost elements to ensure pricing remains accurate, competitive, and commercially robust
• Support internal governance and approval processes by ensuring pricing proposals meet business requirements and compliance standards

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Proven years of experience in a commercial, estimating, cost engineering, or related business role
• Sound understanding of corporate governance standards, commercial practices, and project execution procedures
• Proven expertise in cost estimation, pricing analysis, budgeting, and financial modelling, with a strong focus on accuracy and commercial viability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and support informed business decisions
• Proficient in commercial reporting, cost control, and pricing methodologies, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

Preferred

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Business Studies, along with appropriate professional qualification