Cost Engineers x 4 - HYBRID

Morson Edge; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking qualified Cost Engineers for a major infrastructure project in Somerset. Roles are contract-based, site-based and/or remote, with Inside IR35 terms and a focus on cost control and forecasting.

You will maintain CBS/WBS alignment, operate costing tools like EcoSys and SAP, and deliver timely reports with clear insights to support decision-making. A background in project controls and nuclear/industrial environments is desirable.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to explain complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned with CBS/WBS.
• Maintain cost and forecast data for area in EcoSys and SAP.
• Coordinate and produce cost and forecast reports with commentary on time-related drivers.
• Assist in the Trend & Change process with risk and opportunities insights.
• Deliver clear insights to support robust decision-making from technical and financial data.
• Provide analytical support to Senior Cost Engineers for prioritisation and actions.
• Promote governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.

Skills

Project controls

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

HND or equivalent in project management / project controls / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

EcoSys

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Location: Construction Site based and/or Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset x3 days per week AND 2x days per week remote working

Status: Contract (renewable) **Inside IR35** All-inclusive HIGHLY COMPETITIVE rates

Reports to: Senior Cost Engineer

Morson Edge are delighted to offer opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced Cost Engineers to join our clients established Team for work on a major infrastructure Project in Somerset. These are contract roles offered INSIDE IR35.

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.
• Delivers 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.
• Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes.
• Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• 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 communicates 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 may be expected to have expertise in the use of some 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)