Job Description

Vacancy Overview

Venesky-Brown are recruiting for a Cost Systems Engineer to join the Sizewell C project team in Suffolk. This day rate contract role can be based out of either the London or Suffolk offices with hybrid working. Please see full details below.

Job Purpose / Overview

SZC Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of SZC Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As the Cost Systems Engineer you will hold functional responsibility support for EcoSys (Cost Management System) and associated reporting across SZC.

The post holder will be ultimately responsible for developing and implementing the EcoSys periodic updates and output reports.

The candidate must also have demonstrable experience of working with EcoSys on a major infrastructure project environment, with an in depth understanding of Cost and Change Management principles including both scope delivered by the Supply Chain and scope delivered by the Client.

The candidate will have significant knowledge of the Project Controls functions and their purpose to be able to carry out system assurance activities without a reliance on the functional leads within Project Controls. They will have experience of working with Teams and will be comfortable to co-ordinate simplified training

Principal Accountabilities

• Extensive EcoSys configuration experience
• Experience of managing Work and Cost Breakdown Structures, including P6 driven coding
• Experience in aligning cost to the scope captured within the scheduled activities
• A strong understanding of how to implement digital solutions and systems that drive value for clients in the capital project/ programme and asset management space
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal – able to communicate often complex systems configuration considerations to clients in a way they can digest and action
• An advanced understanding of technologies in the context of a Cost management system configuration; database management, scripting, system integration, reporting tools, cloud computing, networking, system administration, security, performance tuning, and information retention.
• Perform routine analysis, and control activities, as directed
• Support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
• Assist with baseline allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
• Evidence the alignment of cost to the scheduled activities
• Coordinate the development and accuracy of cost reports
• Verify consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency
• Collect and classify cost data
• Prepare cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Essential:

• All items detailed above.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of cost and change engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with project cost control and reporting.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems, including Ecosys.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills must be computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Proficient planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues in many different disciplines.

Desirable

• Experience with other cost system including Prism (Contruent), Cobra, Unifier and /or Smartsheets
• Experience with back-end sever side system administration, including disk usage, security or other areas
• Experience working with other team such as, Finance, Data management and IT
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel to aid in system analysis
• Experience of working within multiple Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.
• User of a range of reporting and analytics software and project controls systems particularly Power BI.
• Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC.
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.