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As Cost Engineer, you will be a fundamental part of our Project Controls team responsible for providing cost management support to the EDF Energy work portfolio. You will be embedded into the client team working alongside other Costain colleagues, our client and their suppliers. Your core Cost Engineering responsibilities will require you to carry out all aspects of cost management and reporting.
Please note potential candidates for this role must be able to obtain and retain CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) level security clearance to be considered for this position. (Minimum 3 years residence in UK).
Responsibilities
Control, monitor, analyse and report cost related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio.
Performance analysis – identify and understand variances against the baseline.
Cost reconciliation
Monthly reporting including status reports and accountability meetings with stakeholders.
Cost forecasting
Baseline management
Change and risk management
Development and use of Project Control Structures (CBS, OBS, WBS etc.)
Close working relationship with the Planning Project team to maintain an aligned financial position with the project plan, playing a key role in an integrated Project Delivery team
Qualifications
Essential
Experience using estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools
Awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team to support successful delivery
Experience of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)
High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
Desirable
Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environment
Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment
Excellent MS Office skills and experience in reporting using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirable
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About Us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through five services covering the lifecycle of assets: strategic consultancy, advisory, digital technology solutions, asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
Costain appreciates the time and effort taken when applying for a position, and we share feedback after interviews. We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria defined by the employer.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Civil Engineering
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