Cost Engineer - Safety & Schedule Assurance

Morson Talent; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cost Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Somerset. The role involves maintaining cost and forecasting data, producing reports, and supporting decision-making with analytical insights. Candidates should have an HND or equivalent in project management and relevant experience. This is a contract position with competitive rates under IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
• Experience in a Project Management environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data.
• Maintain Cost and Forecast data within the software system.
• Produce Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined cycle.

Skills

Project controls methodologies and techniques

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication of complex issues

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HND or equivalent in project management, project controls, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

EcoSys

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset

Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35

All-inclusive rates

Reports to: Cost Manager

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

• 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 Forecast software system e.g. EcoSys, SAP
• Co-ordinate and produce Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time‑related drivers and performance issues
• Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Deliver clear and concise insights to support robust decision‑making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
• Analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions.
• Apply fundamental project and business project controls principles and interface with wider management processes.
• Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effectively communicate complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• High standard of interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
• Experience in a Project Management environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline.
• Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry is desirable but not necessary.

Tools and Software

The job holder will be expected to have expertise in the use and supporting training of others, of the following (or equivalent) software tools:

• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Teamcenter (Document Control).
• EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management).
• Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics).
• SAP (Financial)