Lead Cost Estimator

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Job Title: Lead Cost Estimator

Posting Start Date: 18/11/2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Lead Cost Estimator

Perth Based Role

Employee 2 Year Max Term Contract

Monday - Friday

At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society's growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

We are seeking a Lead Cost Estimator to join our INPEX Development team in Perth on an Employee 2 Year Max Term contract. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Key responsibilities include:

Responsible for project CAPEX estimation activities for capital projects in INPEX Australia, as well as coordinating economics studies with Commercial team & Project team.

Provide cost estimation support to other departments as needed.

Responsible for performing cost risk analysis.

Assist Project team in preparing the project development budget.

Responsible for integration of cost information i.e. Drillex, Facility CAPEX, OPEX. In addition, responsible for maintaining LOF cost phasing.

Responsible for preparation of cost estimation reports and methodology document.

Cost data & norms storage in the system for future projects.

Responsible for conducting cost benchmarking and providing market intelligence.

Successful candidates will have the following:

Demonstratable experience of cost estimation within oil and gas projects

PMP strongly preferred

Proficient with Project Management

Ability to collaborate well with other team members

Ability to multi-task

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Perth.

Closing date for applications is INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

What we offer:

Emphasis on personal growth and advancement opportunities.

Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.

Dedication to flexible work arrangements.

An extensive range of leave benefits, including:

16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,

Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.

INPEX Foundation Day and discretional leave.

Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.

Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.

Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.

Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.

Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.

Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.

Reward and recognition programs.

Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.

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