Are you an experienced Cost Manager seeking a new challenge within the nuclear industry?
Do you have demonstrable experience working in a wider project controls team on complex projects?
Do you want to join one of the fastest growing nuclear companies’ in the UK?
If this appeals to you, then proceed on and get in touch today to avoid missing out!
The Opportunity
Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security. The Cost Engineer is part of the PMO team, reporting directly to the Cost Lead, and will support the delivery of accurate and timely project information relating to performance against the project baseline. Responsible for administering effective cost control, as part of the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) programme’s integrated delivery team. You will drive the cost performance reporting for the Programme including EV analysis associated with key commitments and expenditures. In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.
The Role
This role will encompass responsibility for the collation and analysis of Programme Cost Information in accordance with the Cost Management Policy and Procedures, supporting adherence to timely and accurate submissions from the Project Teams. Close liaison with the Commercial and Finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost performance is captured appropriately and effective analysis is undertaken against the baseline.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Supporting the Cost Lead with the implementation of appropriate cost systems, procedures and working templates
Support to Project teams to ensure timely and accurate cost information submission on a regular basis, to include reporting on EAC, ETC, ACWP and comparison to the baseline
Tracking of actual costs against appropriate cost control structures
Support the Cost Lead in executing cost re-baseline exercises, forecast and budget updates as appropriate
Undertake analyses of the Project Cost information to support Programme objectives incl. earned value, trend analysis
Work closely with the finance and commercial teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract costs are included within the overall EAC and performance reports.
Analysis of Change Requests ensuring cost data is correctly identified/coded (CBS) and change requests are aligned with budgets
Responsible for supporting the project teams in the use of the cost tools, acting as point of contact for basic user support/training.You will have the following experience and qualifications
Educated to professional standard and membership of an appropriate body and to degree level or equivalent
Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers/managers
Pro-active and able to thrive in a fast-past and dynamic environment
Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data
Comfortable with challenging assumptions and processes in order to constantly improve the delivery of performance data
Working knowledge of cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis
Experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems
Good understanding and working knowledge of Cost engineering and forecasting tools (such as PRISM/ EcoSys/ Cobra)
Understanding and working knowledge of Earned Value Methodologies
Experienced in working within Project Controls in a Major Programme environmentGet in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity to work on some of the most exciting nuclear projects and think you have the experience our client is seeking then apply today or contact Louis Wellings.
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