Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset - Hybrid working applies (3 days office attendance and 2 days remote working) Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35 Reports to: Cost Manager All-inclusive rates Morson Talent 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 (Quantity Surveying etc,.) 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