Front-End Cost & Planning Engineer

About PETROS:

At PETROS, we aim to achieve sustainable development for Sarawak and the nation through responsible resource management. We embarked on this journey with a purpose: Harnessing Resources for the Sustainable Progress of Sarawak and Beyond. Through innovation, collaboration and a forward-thinking approach, PETROS aims to pioneer solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable energy future.

Position Overview:

This role provides cost and planning leadership for front-end development activities, including project opportunity framing, high-level cost estimating, schedule development, and risk/benchmarking analysis. The role also ensures robust cost/schedule inputs for business cases, internal gate reviews, and investment decisions, supporting the maturation of oil & gas projects through corporate project development stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project opportunity framing workshops to align scope, risks, and value drivers.
• Develop front-end schedules (FEL1/FEL2) with clear milestones and dependencies.
• Prepare and maintain Class 5 & 4 estimates, advancing to Class 3 during FEED.
• Provide input into business cases, investment proposals, and internal decision gates.
• Conduct risk and benchmarking analyses against historical data and industry peers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and value assurance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating/planning tools and databases.
• Collaborate across engineering, commercial, and external contractor teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in major engineering field (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or equivalent) from accredited universities.
• Minimum 5 years of project planning and cost control experience with exposure to oil & gas sector (preferably FEED & EPC).
• Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and estimating software (Que$tor, Cleopatra, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycles (FEL1–3, EPC) and estimating practices (Class 5–3).
• Professional certifications (AACE, PMP) and familiarity with probabilistic analysis, risk management, and benchmarking practices are an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global  organization.
• The chance to be part of transformative projects that impact Sarawak and beyond.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025