Cost Engineer - Safety & Schedule Assurance
5 days ago
Glasgow
Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset with hybrid working Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35 All-inclusive rates Reports to: Cost Manager Morson Edge are delighted to offer an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Cost Engineer to join our client's established Team for work on a major infrastructure Project in Somerset. Contract role (renewable) - inside IR 35. All-inclusive rates. Scope • The role of Cost Engineer is to work within the Cost and Forecasting team across the 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. Principal Accountabilities Team: • 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 through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions., • 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. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience 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 Tools and Software The job holder may will be expected to use the following (or equivalent) software tools: • Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), • Teamcenter (Document Control)., • EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management)., • Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics)., • SAP (Financial). JBRP1_UKTJ