Cost Engineer

Morson Edge; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to join their team for a key project in Somerset. This hybrid role requires collaboration within the Cost and Forecasting team to manage project costs accurately. Responsibilities include producing and maintaining cost forecasts and ensuring compliance with governance. The position is contract-based with inside IR35 regulations, offering all-inclusive rates. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of cost management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Cost and Forecasting teams.
• Capability to produce accurate cost and forecast data.
• Knowledge of governance arrangements in cost management.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Cost and Forecasting team across various projects.
• Implement specific processes and frameworks for Cost and Forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cost information.

Skills

Cost and Forecasting processes

Data accuracy

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset - Hybrid working applies (3 days office attendance and 2 days remote working)
Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35

Reports to: Cost Manager
All-inclusive rates

Morson Talent 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.

Scope

• The role of Cost Engineer is to work within the Cost and Forecasting team across the project following the Cost and Forecasting strategy uniformly across the project.
• They will work with other members of the Cost and Forecasting team supporting the implementation of Cost and Forecasting specific processes and framework.
• They will follow all governance arrangements for the Cost and Forecasting team providing effective reporting of Cost and Forecasting information in a timely and accurate manner.

Principal Accountabilities

Team:

• 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 ...