Overview
Jacobs – Manchester, United Kingdom. Cost Engineering Lead role at Jacobs.
What you’ll do
* Ensure Compliance and Functional Direction: Adhere to Programme Controls Policy, Strategy, and Plan, while providing direction for Cost Engineering and aligning with other PMO functions.
* Manage and Control Costs: Develop and improve Cost Management systems, ensuring accurate cost control, change and baseline management, and robust forecasting.
* Implement Earned Value Management (EVM): Establish performance measurement of projects using EVM and similar techniques, providing data-driven insights into performance.
* Drive Risk and Change Management: Align risk and cost processes to support forecasts, and proactively support the identification and management of risk and change.
* Collaborate and Coordinate Work: Work with Cost Engineers and Control Account Managers to standardize and ensure consistency of Cost Management processes, supporting other Programme Controls functions as required.
* Manage Reporting and Interfaces: Ensure the reported cost position is accurate and reconcilable, manage the cost interface with other functional leads and support monthly Board Reporting data on cost-related matters.
What you’ll need
* Significant experience in Cost Engineering with expertise in cost management methodologies and techniques.
* Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and risk management techniques; understanding of contracts like NEC3/4; working knowledge of industry-standard Project Control Systems; and understanding of WBS and other data structures.
* Strong client interface skills, proficiency in report writing and presentations.
* Proactive, collaborative, goal-oriented, and resilient, with the ability to anticipate potential issues, work effectively with team members, set clear objectives, and maintain performance under pressure.
* A relevant degree and membership in professional associations such as RICS, ACostE, or CICES.
What you’ll experience
* Hybrid work environment (2-3 days per week at Jacobs or client offices).
* Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
* 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days; enhanced parental leave; life assurance; income protection; comprehensive health coverage; wellbeing and CPD opportunities.
About the Opportunity
In this Cost Engineering Lead role, you will:
* Ensure Compliance and Functional Direction: Adhere to Programme Controls Policy, Strategy, and Plan, while providing direction for Cost Engineering and aligning with other PMO functions.
* Manage and Control Costs: Develop and improve Cost Management systems, ensuring accurate cost control, change and baseline management, and robust forecasting.
* Implement Earned Value Management (EVM): Establish performance measurement of projects using EVM and similar techniques, providing data-driven insights into performance.
* Drive Risk and Change Management: Align risk and cost processes to support forecasts, and proactively support the identification and management of risk and change.
* Collaborate and Coordinate Work: Work with Cost Engineers and Control Account Managers to standardize and ensure consistency of Cost Management processes, supporting other Programme Controls functions as required.
* Manage Reporting and Interfaces: Ensure the reported cost position is accurate and reconcilable, manage the cost interface with other functional leads and support monthly Board Reporting data on cost-related matters.
Where you’ll work
Ideally London or SE England based. Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applicants seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all listed requirements. We value collaboration and believe in the importance of in-person interactions for culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy supports flexibility, including remote work where appropriate. For accessibility needs or recruitment adjustments, please contact Careers Support.
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