Join to apply for the Cost Engineer - Defence role at Turner & Townsend2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Cost Engineer - Defence role at Turner & TownsendCompany DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionOur UK Real Estate Controls & Performance team has new & exciting opportunities within the Defence sector. We are currently looking to engage with cost engineering professionals with demonstrable experience delivering projects within Defence or other highly regulated industries.Cost Engineers work as part of our project controls teams, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client.Our people have the opportunity to move between sectors, building their experience across a broad range of major projects and programmes.We are seeking people to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities and have a strong foundation of technical understanding in their core area of activity.Key Deliverables (Not Limited To)Implement, administer and maintain cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and valueAssist in the preparation and review of cost estimatesProvide cost information to support decision and alternative selectionEvaluate contractor invoices prior to submission for pre-approvalUtilize information from Cost Capture System and input to cost report and validation of spendingEvaluate and analyse fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision makingProvide forecasts and cash flow analysisMaintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial positionQualificationsComputer literate in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as SAP, Sage etc.Demonstrable Project Cost Control techniques.Able to coordinate and work with other teams and have basic multi-disciplinary knowledge.Good research and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.Professional working knowledge of Project Controls software and tools.RequiredOwing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC) and in order to do so will need to be:British NationalsHold a UK PassportAdditional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. 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