Job Description
Our client a well known and established Engineering Consultancy, who work within the Nuclear, Energy, Defence and Utilties sector are currently looking to hire a Cost Engineer on a 12 month contractual basis from their offices in Warrington. They are looking to hire a Cost Engineer who can bring a positive, proactive, can-do attitude to their working environment.Job Title: Cost EngineerLocation: Warrington (WA3 6XF)Duration: 12 MonthsHourly Rate: Competitive - Inside IR35Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office, 2 Home Base (Flexible for the right person)As a Cost Engineer you will be someone who likes to get into the detail, spot issues early and create clarity from complexity, you'll fit right in. You will support Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget through rigorous attention to detail and the application of Amentum's project controls processes and best-practice techniques.Core Project Controls:Applying project controls processes and systemsProject set-up, close-out and reconciliationsEnsuring accurate cost allocationCost forecasting and financial analysisMonitoring revenue and gross marginEnsuring corporate systems accurately reflect project statusMonitoring aged debt and supporting recoveryPreparing client-specific monthly reportsProducing internal reporting for Operational Project ReviewsContributing to and/or attending monthly project meetingsSupporting bids and proposalsAdditional Responsibilities:Supporting Project/Programme Managers with:Earned Value AnalysisRisk and Opportunity ManagementProgramme and Resource MonitoringPreparing Change Control and early warning noticesMaintaining quality documentationMonitoring Key Performance IndicatorsExperience Required:Proven Cost Engineer backgroundCurrent SC Clearance - Valid or lapsed within the past 12 monthsStrong Excel skillsEarned Value Analysis experienceConfident and strong communication SkillsBuild effective relationships with Stakeholders at all levelsTPBN1_UKTJ