OverviewAs a Senior 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 security clearance to be able to be considered for this position.ResponsibilitiesLeading, mentoring and coaching a team of Cost EngineersControl, monitor, analyse and report cost related aspects for designated projects within a PortfolioPerformance Analysis – identify and understand variances against the baselineCost ReconciliationMonthly reporting including status reports and accountability meetings with stakeholdersCost ForecastingBaseline ManagementChange & Risk ManagementDevelopment 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 teamQualificationsPrevious Line Management experienceExperience using estimating, scheduling, programming and risk toolsExhibits awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projectsExperience of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skillDesirableSelf-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environmentRelevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environmentExcellent MS Office skills and well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPointHNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirableMACostEAbout UsCostain 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 will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback at the application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaignSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesCivil EngineeringStowmarket, Leiston, Ipswich, Loddon and surrounding areas frequently appear in job postings from Costain on this site. #J-18808-Ljbffr