Overview
Due to ongoing project growth the Senior Cost Engineer position is required on a landmark Energy project in Teesside. As the Senior Cost Engineer you will work within the project controls team and be responsible for cost control and forecasting, including payment application, earned value management and weekly and monthly reporting.
Responsibilities
* Monitor, control and analyse the project cost information, identify variances and discuss possible alternatives with the Project Manager.
* Collate, check and provide staff costs to the commercial team for application for payment.
* Provide actual costs versus planned for CPI calculation.
* Provide weekly and monthly cost and hours reporting, planned, actuals and forecasting.
* Ensure the basis of Estimates at Completion (EAC) is predicted using industry recognised approaches, including the latest resourced schedule and EVM productivity.
* Provide insights on variances and trends for management intervention.
* Coach and support junior members of the team.
* Ensure the necessary cost management interface is in place with Finance and commercial and maintain regular communications.
* Support change Management and incorporate change into the relevant Cost Management project artefacts.
* Support the management of contingency.
* Review labour bookings and cost allocation in line with agreed project cost allocation principles.
Qualifications
* Degree/HNC/HND ideally in quantity surveying or construction / engineering related discipline or relevant experience.
* Experience in a similar role on a complex project – ideally Energy.
* Able to demonstrate expertise of Excel and exposure to bespoke cost management software systems.
* Control, monitor, analyse and report cost related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio.
* Earned value management.
* Cost control and forecasting.
* Project reporting.
* Effective communication within team and with stakeholders.
* High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills.
* Breadth of experience across the whole project lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes).
* Experience with Business Intelligence Software (such as Power BI) preferred but not essential.
EEO Statement
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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