Senior Cost Engineer: Strategic Forecasting Lead

EDF Energy Limited

Scotland

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EDF HPC is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost and forecasting activities for a major project in the UK. You will ensure data integrity, produce timely forecasts, and provide insightful commentary to drive informed decision-making.

The role requires high collaboration across disciplines and strong leadership across teams. The position offers opportunities to influence project objectives, work with executive stakeholders, and contribute to critical readiness for delivery within a

Qualifications

Able to deliver accurate and concise cost and forecasting insights to influence project decisions.
Understanding and integration of cost forecasting with schedule, risk and change.
Experience in senior-level influencing with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead cost and forecasting management for the Programme/Area within the Project.
Maintain cost/forecast data aligned with CBS/WBS using systems like EcoSys and SAP.
Prepare and present cost/forecasting outputs with clear commentary on drivers.
Challen ge uncertainties to support prioritisation and decision making.
Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality project controls information.