Cost Engineer

Our Client has a requirement for a Cost Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Project Planner to ensure forecasts are informed and aligned to the programme
• Review and Track Costs and Forecasts to ensure and demonstrate continued affordability
• Produce Cost Reporting Outputs in a timely manner for month end reporting, inputting into all relevant internal financial systems
• Attending monthly supplier Project Meetings and carry out associated contract administration as required, via CEMAR
• Monitoring cost against change and attendance of the change control/EWN meetings
• Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure.
• An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g. industry standards such as NRM etc).
• Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient solutions.
• Commercial, quantity surveying, and/or finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers/project managers/stakeholders in a way that is understood by all.
• Detailed working knowledge of cost engineering functions, cost control and cost analysis.
• Experience of working in a wider Project Controls team, understanding the importance of aligning the cost forecast to the Programme.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems.
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience estimating.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a cost engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

If you would like some more information, please email rheanna.talmage@firstrg.com

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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