Cost Engineer

Description:

Are you an experienced Cost Engineer seeking an exciting new challenge?
Do you have an expert knowledge and understanding of contracting methodologies (e.g. NEC3 AND NEC4) resolution of claims and disputes?
Would you like the chance to join a well-established engineering provider, where you will be at the forefront of a more sustainable and safer future?
If the answer is yes, then read on for further details and get in touch now to avoid missing out!
This is full time role with 37 hours per week. The role is adaptable and can be based at various sites, including Warrington, Cheshire or Bristol with hybrid working from home arrangements - three days in the office per week.
The Opportunity
Due to successful project expansion, an incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced Cost Engineer to join a growing global force within the nuclear sector, where you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining all project baseline budgets to a high standard.
The role
As a Cost Engineer you will help to improve the accuracy and visibility of lifecycle reporting for our client, where you will be involved in the planning, analysis and forecasting for packages of work within the PP&E Programme. You will also work closely with the project team, embedding themselves and helping to estimate target and fixed price contracts.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
* Develop/implement and maintain the Project Baseline Budgets including Control Account Plans/Responsibility.
* Assignment Matrix and WBS Dictionary (SOW).
* Responsible for the monitoring, control and validation of project’s accruals and commitments and the control of resource and financial forecast data.
* Management and control of financial change management on the project and assurance of alignment with the business/contractual requirements.
* Provision of internal and external financial performance & cost reports including earned value and variation analysis.
You will have the following experience and qualifications
* Significant experience of applying budgeting & cost control in a regulated industry environment.
* Awareness of various contracting methodologies (e.g. NEC3 and NEC4) including resolution of claims and disputes.
* Previous experience of supporting more junior team members in a cost estimating, cost engineering or project controls environment.
* Proficient user of MS packages, namely Excel.
* HNC level qualification (or equivalent) in cost engineering or quantity surveying.
* Ideally a bachelor's degree in engineering / project / construction management or a related field.
* ECITB QCF Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering (Cost Control).
* A professional qualification and membership (e.g. APM/AcostE/RICS) (or equivalent).
* You must be able to achieve SC security clearance for this role.
Benefits you will receive
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Employee share scheme.
* Employee shopping savings portal.
* Payment of Professional Fees.
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 daysspecial paid leave.
* Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity to join a leading engineering contractor who prides themselves on achieving operational excellence, and think you have the experience and skills we are seeking then apply now or contact Ryan Hutchison via LinkedIn.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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