Senior Cost Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework at a Cumbrian Nuclear Site. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ?  Develop, maintain and manage project cost baselines, budgets and control accounts.

• ?  Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals and forecast spend.

• ?  Produce accurate cost reports and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts.

• ?  Analyse cost variances and identify emerging trends, issues and opportunities.

• ?  Support the preparation of project performance reviews and governance reports.

• ?  Ensure cost data is accurate, auditable and aligned with project requirements.

  Forecasting & Performance Management

• ?  Deliver robust and evidence-based cost forecasts.

• ?  Challenge assumptions and collaborate with project teams to improve forecast accuracy.

• ?  Measure and report project performance against approved baselines.

• ?  Support the implementation of earned value and other project performance techniques where appropriate.

• ?  Provide insightful analysis to support project and business decision-making. Change Management Support

• ?  Support the assessment and quantification of project changes.

• ?  Analyse cost impacts associated with scope growth, risk events and programme changes.

• ?  Maintain change logs and provide cost information to support change approvals.

• ?  Work with project and commercial teams to ensure changes are captured, assessed and reflected within forecasts.

  Schedule & Risk Integration

• ?  Work closely with Planning Engineers to align cost forecasts with programme progress.

• ?  Support risk and opportunity management activities through cost modelling and analysis.

• ?  Ensure cost forecasts appropriately reflect approved changes, risks and opportunities.

• ?  Provide integrated cost, schedule and risk performance reporting.

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Commercial Support

• ?  Provide cost engineering support to commercial and procurement teams where required.

• ?  Assist with the provision of cost data to support contract administration, compensation

  events, variations and claims.

• ?  Contribute to the financial evaluation of project decisions and change proposals.

• ?  Understand the commercial implications of project performance and forecast outcomes.

• ?  Support, but not lead, commercial activities and contractual assessments.

  Reporting & Governance

• ?  Produce high-quality monthly reporting packs and management information.

• ?  Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs and performance metrics.

• ?  Support internal and external assurance reviews.

• ?  Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance requirements and project controls standards.

• ?  Present cost and performance information to stakeholders at all levels.

  Leadership & Development

• ?  Mentor and support junior Cost Engineers and Graduates.

• ?  Promote best practice in cost engineering and project controls.

• ?  Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process development.

• ?  Share knowledge and lessons learned across projects and teams.

  Required Experience & Skills

• ?  Significant experience in Cost Engineering or Project Controls roles.

• ?  Demonstrable experience of cost forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting.

• ?  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• ?  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• ?  Experience working on complex infrastructure, engineering, nuclear, defence or major construction projects.

• ?  Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable

? Experience working within NEC or other target cost contract environments.

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• ?  Understanding of change management and commercial processes.

• ?  Experience supporting commercial teams with cost analysis and change assessments.

• ?  Experience with SAP, Power BI, Primavera P6 or equivalent project controls systems.

  Working Arrangements

• ?  Full time position – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Part time considered if multiple candidates available.

• ?  Flexible working arrangements in line with project and Client needs, with a requirement to spend a minimum of 2 days per week in the Whitehaven office.