- Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project cost data
- Assist with maintaining cost logs, change registers, accruals, and budget updates
- Contribute to producing cost reports, dashboards, and monthly performance reporting
- Develop expertise in cost engineering tools, systems, and project controls processes
- Report to a Cost Manager or Project Controls Manager
- Partner across projects and functions to support informed decision-making and programme performance
Requirements
- Degree, HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Finance, Construction, or a related discipline
- Strong numerical and data-handling skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Curious and adaptable approach
- Enthusiasm for learning new systems and techniques
- Knowledge of project, engineering, finance, or construction environments gained through work experience, internships, placements, or similar opportunities
- Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory basic financial probity check
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in cost data collection, validation, and analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong understanding of project controls processes. Capable of producing detailed cost reports and dashboards while supporting decision-making across projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Cost Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Project Controls Processes
- Numerical Data Handling
- Cost Engineering Tools
Hard Skills
- Cost Data Collection
- Cost Reporting
- Budget Updates
- Change Registers
- Accruals
- Performance Reporting
- Data Validation
- Cost Logs
- Financial Probity
- Project Cost Analysis
Soft Skills
- Curious Approach
- Adaptability
- Enthusiasm for Learning
Certifications & Qualifications
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
Industry Keywords
- Engineering
- Finance
- Construction
- Project Environments
Tools & Technologies
- Cost Engineering Tools
- Project Controls Systems
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Assistant Cost Engineer employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
