Materials Budgeting Supervisor

About the role

Anton Oilfield Services Group, an independent integrated oilfield technology services company, is hiring a Materials Budgeting Supervisor based in Kuwait. The role covers budget preparation, cost estimation and control, and cost analysis for oilfield projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and control project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Estimate personnel, equipment, machinery and material costs to support project planning and decisions.
• Monitor project cost performance, analyse cost variances and recommend cost optimisation measures.
• Review subcontractor quotations, take part in commercial negotiations and support subcontract cost management.
• Assist project managers in preparing procurement plans for materials, spare parts and consumables.
• Maintain a material price database and regularly update market pricing information.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost analysis reports for management.
• Take part in project cost settlement reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance and cost effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering Management, Cost Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in budgeting and cost control within the Oil & Gas, Energy or Engineering industry.
• Fluent in English, able to review technical documents and commercial contracts.
• Professional certification in Cost Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting and project cost control methods.
• Familiarity with equipment, spare parts and material pricing in engineering projects.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost estimation and budgeting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in commercial negotiations and supplier or subcontractor management.