Cost Engineer

FryerMiles; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is looking for a Security Cleared Cost Engineer in Reading with a salary range of £35,000 to £50,000. Responsibilities include supporting cost analysis, assisting in project cost planning, and providing data for benchmarking. Ideal candidates will have experience in detailed variance analysis and project management support.

Responsibilities

• Support detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Assist in the creation of the Project Cost Breakdown Structure.
• Provide benchmarking information to meet specific needs.
• Support trended data for Project Manager recommendations.
• Review manpower productivity and time bookings.

Job description

Cost Engineer - £35,000 to £50,000 – Reading

FryerMiles are delighted to work with a leading defence company on the recruitment of a Security Cleared Cost Engineer to support their continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis, and root cause analysis, including input to the narrative, recommendations & recovery planning in accordance with monthly reporting timescales.
• Support the creation of the Project Cost Breakdown Structure and assist the preparation of cost studies.
• Providing data for benchmarking information to meet specific needs.
• Support trended data to assist the Project Manager based on performance to date and seek emerging trends to aid recommendations.
• Review manpower productivity and time bookings to projects including resource usage vs. planned, identify resource constraints, etc. and support recommendations to the Project Manager.