Cost Engineer - Project Controls - Energy Projects

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Scotland is looking for a Cost Engineer to manage cost control on significant projects. The role requires strong leadership skills and communication abilities, with a focus on delivering projects within budget and time constraints. Candidates should have professional Project Controls experience along with knowledge of Earned Value Management. Join a diverse team aiming for sustainable outcomes in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Professional Project Controls experience specializing in Cost Engineering.
• Ability to influence and motivate a diverse team.
• Familiarity with cost forecasting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost control on multiple projects.
• Manage relationships between cost, risk, and scope.
• Ensure projects are delivered to time and cost standards.

Skills

Cost Control

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Professional Certification (e.g., APM, PMI)

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost Control Systems

Job description

Overview

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference - we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. It\'s how we\'ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

Job Description Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the team are recruiting for Cost Engineers to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Our Transmission and Distribution client is at the forefront of industry leading change, and we are keen to speak to like-minded individuals with senior cost engineering experience to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you.

Responsibilities

• A Cost Engineer will be responsible for work packages and projects of varying size and complexity, with accountability for cost control on multiple projects or a single highly complex project within the programme of works.
• Manage relationships between time, cost, risk, change, reporting and scope, and create and maintain robust cost controls and reports to drive management decisions.
• Ensure client objectives are met and projects are delivered to time and cost targets and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Tailoring Cost Control approaches to meet the client\'s needs and aligning with best practice.
• Implementing, administering, and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to track budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Working with the Integrated Project Team to establish an integrated Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and support the change control process.
• Developing project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and aligning budgets with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to track costs.
• Mapping and integrating cost estimates to the Work Breakdown Structure to set budgets against correct Work Packages and Control Accounts.
• Adherence to NEC or FIDIC contract processes for management, control and reporting of cost data.
• Leading the production of accruals to ensure Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) is accurately reflected in cost data.
• Supporting the change process by providing cost information for change notes and forecasting.
• Updating project forecasts to ensure comprehensive ETC (Estimate To Complete).
• Collaborating with project teams to set out cost capture requirements, including work orders, PO alignment, and monitoring sub-contract data to control costs.
• Aligning Purchase Orders with CBS to clarify Cost Performance Indices at project level.
• Validating and interrogating supply chain data to aid accurate forecasting and reporting, and working with supply chain to understand variances.
• Interacting with Management / Leadership when delivering updates on Cost Control within a complex project/programme environment.
• Guiding and influencing while delivering cost control processes on complex projects/programmes and related reports.
• Demonstrating leadership in developing the technical ability of the delivery and cost control team.

Qualifications

You have professional Project Controls experience specialising in Cost Engineering/Control in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. While nuclear experience is desirable it is not an absolute requirement. You have a detailed understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), progress reporting, forecasting and performance reporting and analysis and can coordinate with other teams using multidisciplinary knowledge.

You will be a strong communicator, able to demonstrate leadership behaviours with the ability to influence, manage, motivate, coach and develop a team by fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. You promote empowerment and contribution and have a passion to build a community and support network beyond your delivery role.

• Will be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance.
• Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute.
• Are familiar with different cost performance reporting and cost forecasting techniques.
• Have experience leading Cost Control Assurance activities as part of project performance cadence.
• Understand how other aspects of Project Controls (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control is desirable.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to make risk-based decisions where the parameters are unclear, and judgment is needed.
• Have strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example.
• Have strong stakeholder management experience.
• Can navigate through conflict situations and defuse tension.
• Have a desire to work within the nuclear sector.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at the information is provided internally here. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.