About the opportunity
We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Engineer with 8-15 years of experience to join our project team. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering accurate, data-driven cost estimates and project controls support across a diverse portfolio of capital projects. From early concept through execution, your insights will shape project planning, budgeting, and delivery strategies.
This is a temporary on-going contract working fully on-site in Fife. You will also be required to do a drug and alcohol test and DBS checks will be required.
Key Responsibilities & Accountability's:
1. Cost Estimation & Optimisation
* Develop detailed cost estimates across all project phases: concept, feasibility, and execution.
* Analyse project scope and specifications to identify cost-effective solutions.
* Drive cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives.
Cost Control & Reporting
* Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to project team and leadership.
* Monitor project budgets and track actuals against baselines, flagging deviations.
Project Controls & Scheduling
2. Collaborate with planning teams to align cost estimates with project schedules and milestones.
3. Integrate cost data into project controls systems and tools....