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Independent Project Analysis
Independent Project Analysis

Capital Project Analyst – Upstream (Oil & Gas), EMEA

Reading On-site 2-5 yrs exp Business Consulting and Services 441 employees
Data AnalysisQuantitative Risk AnalysisProject EvaluationStakeholder CommunicationReporting

Requirements

Requires an advanced degree in geology, geophysics, or petroleum engineering and at least 2 years of professional oil and gas industry experience. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

Job Description

Capital Project Analyst – Upstream (Oil & Gas), EMEA

Reading, UK


Position type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Regional Director

Closing date: Open until filled


Introduction

Since 1987, Independent Project Analysis (IPA) has delivered groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated by our industrial clients’ capital project systems and meet their obligations for sustainable and safe performance. We guide our clients to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximise their performance across cost, schedule, safety, operability, and sustainability. Our clients are leading companies in the energy, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and consumer products sectors. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility, and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need.


The Project Analyst-Upstream (Oil & Gas) Role

IPA Project Analysts meet with clients in person to collect project data and discover areas of risk. After analysing those data using our proprietary models, the Project Analyst delivers the results in reports and presentations to provide insights and recommendations. As Project Analysts advance within IPA, the role expands to client engagement leadership, system diagnosis and consulting, training and workshop facilitation, and project data analysis and research.


The Upstream Project Analyst role focuses on assessing projects and projects systems in the oil & gas industrial sector to improve the effectiveness of their capital projects. The Project Analyst will lead evaluations, with the potential to become a trusted advisor for some of the largest and most influential oil & gas companies in the world.


Core Qualifications

  • Intellectual curiosity and the desire to keep learning
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to communicate key findings to stakeholders clearly and succinctly
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Well-developed listening, reporting, and presentation skills with a commitment to continuous professional development and achieving excellence in all forms of communication
  • Demonstrable English language oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively within the IPA organisation
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels with client companies
  • Ability to thrive in a diverse environment, bridge cultural gaps, and build strong relationships across all backgrounds


Education and Experience

  • An advanced degree or equivalent in geology, geophysics, or petroleum engineering
  • 2+ years of professional oil & gas industry experience (finance and IT analysts need not apply)


Location and Travel: Reading, UK

  • Candidates must be willing to relocate within commuting distance of IPA’s Reading, UK office
  • This position is work from office with up to 30 percent travel, including international travel
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (may consider visa sponsorship for eligible candidates)


Competitive Benefits Package

  • Health and Wellbeing Support – Private healthcare, dental and optical, employee assistance program
  • Discretionary annual quality/profit sharing bonus
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Shuttle bus to and from Reading Station


IPA offers a full range of benefits, including comprehensive private medical cover (including dependents), employer contributory pension scheme, life assurance and critical illness cover, and holiday entitlement of 23 days plus 8 public holidays.


IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.


HOW TO APPLY

Complete the form at https://www.ipaglobal.com/careers/capital-project-analyst-upstream-oil-gas-emea/ and include a cover letter outlining how your knowledge, skills, and experience meet the requirements of the role, as well as your resume and salary requirement.

Education

Postgraduate Degree

Skills

Data AnalysisQuantitative Risk AnalysisProject EvaluationStakeholder CommunicationReportingPresentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementUpstream Oil & Gas KnowledgeConsultingInterpersonal Skills

About Independent Project Analysis

Founded in 1987, Independent Project Analysis (IPA) is a benchmarking, research, and consulting organization devoted to the empirical research of capital projects and project systems. Our clients depend on our groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated from their capital project systems while meeting their obligations for sustainable and safe performance. We maximize business value by helping clients develop strategies for risk management, owner team structure & staffing, contracting & procurement, project delivery, and more. Our proprietary databases of 23,000+ projects of all sizes executed across the world drive our research and analysis. We use this knowledge as we work with leadership at our client companies to inform decision-making.

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