Lead Cost Engineer
- Employer
- Peregrine
- Location
- Bridgwater, UK
- Salary
- Salary 505.30 DAILY
- Closing date
- 13 Apr 2023
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- Clearance Level
- None / Undisclosed
- Sector
- Administration / Secretarial, Aerospace, Banking, Biotechnology, Central Government, Construction
- Job Type
- Permanent
Lead Cost Engineer
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to secure a contract until the end of the year as a Lead Cost Engineer in our Bridgewater office, hybrid role 3days a week in the office 2 days home based
What will you be doing?
Working in the Cost Discipline of Integrated Project Controls (IPC), under the direction and leadership of the IPC Cost Manager, to develop, maintain and deliver timely and accurate cost data and reports for either one of the Programme Controls Teams or the Central Controls Team within the HPC Project, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). To support EDF Energy in minimising the Estimate at Completion (EAC) for the Programme in accordance with best value.
Overarching objective of the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) Function to act as a centre of excellence: the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC Project.
Core Processes:
Responsible for the production and maintenance of accurate cost and cash forecasts in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS);
Responsible for the accurate maintenance all cost data for the Programme within the financial control system (EcoSys), including monthly ACWP calculations
Oversee and provide timely and focussed cost reporting for the Programme to key stakeholders, to a defined reporting cycle
Responsible for the accurate assessment of the EAC for the Programme
Responsible for ensuring that earned value techniques and indices are correctly implemented in the Programme
What are we looking for?
Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC
Working knowledge of cost risk analysis techniques
Good commercial awareness
High level of analytical and numerical skills
Good attention to detail
High standard of interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships both internally and externally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.
Desirable
Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and risk management techniques and associated software
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context
Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC
Working knowledge of cost risk analysis techniques
The ability to build relationships both internally and externally
Good commercial awareness
Working knowledge of French and/or Chinese languages an advantage
Essential
Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or other related field
Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status.
Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Cost role on a major construction project
Proven leadership experience.
Experience in the use of cost management software systems such as EcoSys
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