Cost Engineer - HYBRID

Cost Engineer - HYBRID
Location: Construction Site based and/or Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset x3 days per week AND 2x days per week remote working
Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35
All-inclusive rates
Reports to: Cost Manager

Morson Edge 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.

Principal Accountabilities

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

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
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

Tools and Software
The job holder may be expected to have expertise in the use and supporting training of others, of the following (or equivalent) software tools:

Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Teamcenter (Document Control).
EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management).
Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics).
SAP (Financial)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed