Infrastructure Cost Engineer

Swan It Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a professional experienced in comprehensive cost management and financial planning. The role involves supervising administrative support functions and driving process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have a B.Eng or relevant degree, along with significant experience in cost control and financial administration. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B. Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, data engineering, data analysis.
• 3 years in cost control and financial administration.
• 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cost management and financial planning.
• Supervise administrative support functions for financial governance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost control

Financial administration

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

B.Eng or B. Construction Management, Quantity Surveying

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cost management, financial planning and analysis and information management in support of both infrastructure projects and technical operations.
• The role includes the supervision of administrative support functions to ensure effective financial governance, operational efficiency, and informed decision making.
• Drive and support process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the infrastructure department.
• Ensure governance compliance and control related to cost management.
• Supervise and administer financial and documentation processes.
• Conduct critical cost analysis and provide strategic advice to management on project expenditure.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• B.Eng or B. Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, data engineering, data analysis, and/or business intelligence qualifications would be great.
• 3 years in cost control.
• 3 years in financial administration.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Application of finance and cost administration principles.
• Data interpretation, analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to work with high levels of detail.
• Understand asset management processes.