At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project costs and forecasts while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading construction firm with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work on exciting projects with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: HND or equivalent in project management or related field; analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Description
Cost Engineer - HYBRID.
Location: Construction Site based and/or Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset; x3 days per week, and 2 days per week remote working.
Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35.
All-inclusive rates.
Reports to: Cost Manager.
- Principal Accountabilities
- Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS).
- Accurately maintain all cost and forecast data for the area of responsibility within the cost and forecast software system (e. g., Eco Sys, SAP).
- Co‑ordinate and produce cost and forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time‑related drivers and performance issues.
- Assist in the trend & change process, including analysis at project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
- Deliver clear and concise insights to support robust decision‑making using commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
- Provide analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and necessary actions.
- Apply fundamental project and business project controls principles and interface with wider management processes.
- Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.
- Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
Analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
High standard of interpersonal skills. Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
Experience in a project management environment.
Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline.
Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary.
Experience of working in the nuclear industry is desirable but not necessary.
Tools and Software
Expertise in the use and supporting training of others, of the following (or equivalent) software tools:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
- Teamcenter (Document Control)
- Eco Sys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management)
- Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics)
- SAP (Financial)
- TPBN1_UKTJ
The job holder may be expected to have expertise in the use and supporting training of others, of the following (or equivalent) software tools.
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