Junior Cost Engineer in Gloucester

Job-ID: Category: Project ManagementLocation: Gloucestershire, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridPosted: Contract Type: PermanentDriving Required: NoSecurity Clearance Required: YesWe have a fantastic opportunity on our EDF Project Controls Resource Framework, to be involved in the exciting challenge of defueling and decommissioning the AGR nuclear power station. This is a first of a kind endeavour in the UK. As Junior Cost Engineer you will be responsible for providing cost management support to the EDF Energy Nuclear Generation work portfolio and will monitor, control, and forecast the costs during the Project lifecycle.#LI-ES1QualificationsDesirableMinimum of HNC/HND ideally in a cost related discipline or relevant experienceResponsibilitiesResponsibilities Control, monitor, analyse and report cost related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio.Performance Analysis– identify & understand variances against the baseline.Cost ReconciliationMonthly reporting including status reports & accountability meetings with stakeholders.Cost ForecastingAssist with Baseline Management and Change & Risk ManagementAssist in the development and use of Project Control Structures (CBS, OBS, WBS etc.)Close working relationship with the Planning Project team to maintain an aligned financial position with the project plan, playing a key role in an integrated Project Delivery teamKnowledge, Skills, and ExperienceEssentialPrevious experience of cost control together with the ability to administer transactional aspects in SAP, including order placement and accruals Some experience / understanding of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skillsExhibits awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projectsDesirableSelf-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environmentRelevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environmentExcellent MS Office skills and well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.About the companyCostain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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