Cost Schedule Controls Engineer Specialist

Manpower; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Cost Engineer for a temporary role in Kirkcaldy. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in cost engineering and be proficient in tools like SAP and Oracle. Responsibilities include delivering cost estimates, preparing reports, and ensuring project budget adherence. This full-time position offers a hands-on approach to project controls in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in cost engineering, preferably in energy or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in relevant cost engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of project controls and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate cost estimates across project phases.
• Prepare cost reports and monitor budget variances.
• Collaborate with planning teams for scheduling alignment.
• Conduct risk assessments and benchmarking.

Skills

Cost engineering expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modeling

Project controls knowledge

Tools

AspenTech

ACCE

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

About the opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Engineer with 8-15 years of experience to join our project team. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering accurate, data-driven cost estimates and project controls support across a diverse portfolio of capital projects. From early concept through execution, your insights will shape project planning, budgeting, and delivery strategies.

This is a temporary on-going contract working fully on-site in Fife. You will also be required to do a drug and alcohol test and DBS checks will be required.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability's:

Cost Estimation & Optimisation

Develop detailed cost estimates across all project phases: concept, feasibility, and execution.
Analyse project scope and specifications to identify cost-effective solutions.
Drive cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives.

Cost Control & Reporting

Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to project team and leadership.
Monitor project budgets and track actuals against baselines, flagging deviations.

Project Controls & Scheduling

Collaborate with planning teams to align cost estimates with project schedules and milestones.
Integrate cost data into project controls systems and tools.

Risk Management & Bench-marking

Conduct cost risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
Benchmark project costs against industry standards to ensure competitiveness.

Procurement & Vendor Support

Support procurement by evaluating vendor proposals and providing cost insights.
Assist in contract evaluations to ensure alignment with budget expectations.

Data & Systems Management

Maintain and enhance cost databases and estimation tools.
Leverage data analytic to identify trends and improve forecasting accuracy.

Collaboration & Communication

Engage with stakeholders across engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure alignment.

About you

Technical Qualifications

8-15 years of experience in cost engineering, preferably in the energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors.
Proficiency in cost engineering tools (e.g., AspenTech, ACCE, SAP, Oracle, Excel).
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, and forecasting methodologies.

Analytical & Strategic Skills

Advanced data analysis and financial modelling capabilities.
Experience in performance reporting, KPI tracking, and scenario planning.
Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive implementation.

Soft Skills & Mobility

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Preferred Experience

Experience supporting project organisations (not just shutdowns/turnarounds).
Proven track record on mega projects or complex capital programs.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Manpower

Location:

Posted:

Jul 31st 2025

Closes:

Aug 31st 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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