Renewable Project Cost Estimator

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow and communities can thrive.

Mines, data centres, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical.

That's why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it.

Role description:
The Renewable Project Cost Estimator will be responsible for developing detailed, accurate and competitive cost estimates for Aggreko's hybrid power proposals and provide precontract award managerial support. This includes working with the Energy Solutions team to conceptualize hybrid power solutions and proceed to develop detailed accurate capital cost estimates for complete hybrid power stations, potentially inclusive of a diesel or gas power station, solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System or Wind farm. The role will also include management work as required for project early works agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to estimate the cost of materials, labour, equipment, and other resources required for each project

• Gather and analyse actual costs from projects under construction and recently completed

• Run tender processes to select project suppliers and subcontractors

• Contribute to the value assessment of new renewable energy technologies

• Provide detailed and accurate project cost estimates on schedule

• Continuously improve the cost estimation process in accuracy and efficiency by incorporating feedback and best practices

• Develop Scope of Works to form an integral part of construction sub-contractor contracts

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience in Project Cost Estimating, coming from a renewables energy, construction, electrical estimating or similar industry

• Ideally possess experience (local or overseas) with a solar farm developer, a solar farm contractor, a battery contractor or with a general construction contractor on major renewable energy projects

• Experience with Project Management and delivery

• Experience in the development of detailed, accurate project capital costs

• Able to identify and challenge ways of working that impact efficient performance delivery and influence stakeholders to initiate changes

• Able to work in a geographically dispersed global organisation

• High level of credibility and ability on dealing with sensitive information

• Demonstrate a high level of accountability

Benefits:

• Work from home or in the office, with flexible hybrid working

• Competitive compensation

• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement

• Safety-focused culture

• Community volunteering program

• A range of career development opportunities

Why join Aggreko?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:  

Dynamic. Although we're sixty years old, it doesn't feel like it when you work here. There's a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. 

Experts in what we do. We're a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. 

Innovative. We're curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that's as true for our fleet, where we're introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. 

Together. We're a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we're inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.  

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.