Senior Cost Engineer

TRAINOR CONSULTINGSHANGHAIJob.bofoilsithe 09/11/2026
Senior

Company Description

Trainor Consulting is an international consulting firm specialized in heavy industry and energy projects, supporting clients across China and the APAC region. The company delivers high-value expertise in sectors such as oil & gas, refineries, tank farms, fuel storage infrastructure, and large-scale industrial EPC projects.

With a strong focus on technical excellence and project delivery, Trainor Consulting partners with major industrial players to provide engineering consulting, project management, and workforce solutions tailored to complex and capital-intensive environments.

The firm is recognized for its ability to mobilize highly skilled international and local talent, including expatriate technical experts, consultants, and project specialists, to support critical operations and infrastructure development.

Job Description

  • Prepare capital cost estimates, budget breakdowns and cost baseline for offshore EPC bids and execution phase
  • Track actual cost vs budget, analyse variances and issue cost reports
  • Evaluate change orders, claims and subcontractor cost submissions
  • Identify cost risks and propose mitigation measures
  • Liaise with engineering, procurement, construction and subcontract teams to align cost data

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cost Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 6+ years offshore / oil & gas EPC cost engineering experience
  • Familiar with module fabrication, structural, piping, electrical & instrumentation cost breakdown
  • Solid knowledge of EPC estimating, BOQ, unit rates and subcontract pricing
  • Good commercial awareness, strong Excel skills; fluent English for client communication
  • Experience with cost software (e.g. CostX, PriMus or equivalent) is preferred

Additional Information

What We Offer

  • Competitive Package
  • Global offshore/marine projects & cross-cultural teamwork
  • A sustainable, market-competitive career growth pathway.