Cost Engineer

NRL; Leiston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Cost Engineer

About the Opportunity:
NRL is recruiting for a talented Cost Engineer on behalf of one of our esteemed clients in Suffolk. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a prestigious company with an outstanding reputation and take on a key role in a high-profile project. Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and the security of long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Oversee cost management activities for the work portfolio, including cost monitoring, control, and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
• Reporting and Analysis: Produce monthly reports that provide intelligent, data-driven insights into project costs, supporting effective decision-making.
• Project Support: Work closely with project teams to provide timely and accurate cost information that supports the successful delivery of projects.
• Cost Reconciliation: Reconcile cost data across various systems, ensuring alignment between estimates, forecasts, and actuals.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with high safety standards and regulations, working within highly regulated environments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum HNC/HND in a cost-related discipline or relevant experience in project cost management. MACostE is desirable.
• Broad experience across the entire project lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between time, cost, and the commercial aspects of the project life cycle.
• Proficiency in Primavera for scheduling and SAP Finance for project management.
• Experience with Earned Value Analysis and cost reconciliation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP services.
• Enhanced parental leave, employee assistance programmes, and reimbursement towards professional development.
• Paid volunteering and charitable donations through our Collectively Program.
• Opportunities for career growth within an inclusive and diverse team culture.

Primary Location:
Suffolk

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