Cost Engineer (Nuclear New Build) in Bridgwater

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project. Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.

Working as a key aspect of an Integrated Project Controls (Cost and Forecasting) team, our team aims to act as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation. We are the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC project.

We work as part of a matrix organisation supporting one of the following programmes/areas within the project: Central, Site, Engineering, MEH, Nuclear Island (NI), Conventional Island and Balance of Plant, Instrumentation and Controls, and Commissioning.

The role of Cost Engineer is to work within the Cost and Forecasting team across the HPC project following the Cost and Forecasting strategy uniformly across the project. They will work with other members of the Cost and Forecasting team supporting the implementation of Cost and Forecasting specific processes and framework. They will follow all governance arrangements for the Cost and Forecasting team providing effective reporting of Cost and Forecasting information in a timely and accurate manner.

Our team is based across offices in Bristol and Bridgwater but with a continued embracing of hybrid working principles.

Our values shape the way we construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise: You will support cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders. You will support the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.
• Integrity – Always do the right thing: You will support management operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will manage teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will guide Assistant Cost Consultants and other junior team members to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

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 their area of responsibility within the Cost and Forecast software system e.g. EcoSys, 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;
• Delivers clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions;
• Analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers and Lead Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions;
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the HPC project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork";
• Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes;
• Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation. Support the education of project controls reporting functionality and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement;
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures.

Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.