Costain Group
Cost Engineer
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EDF Project Controls Resource Framework
We have a fantastic opportunity on our EDF Project Controls Resource Framework, to be involved in the exciting challenge of extending the life of a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) to 2055 and beyond. This is the first of its kind endeavour in the UK, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a dynamic portfolio of multi-million pound projects that will continue to grow over the coming decades. The framework will provide the successful candidate with continual opportunities to grow and develop while performing a crucial role in the vision for continuing to provide the UK with safe, reliable energy.
Role: Cost Engineer
As a 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.
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Responsibilities
- Control, monitor, analyse and report cost-related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio.
- Performance Analysis– identify & understand variances against the baseline.
- Cost Reconciliation.
- Monthly reporting including status reports & accountability meetings with stakeholders.
- Cost Forecasting.
- Baseline Management.
- Change & 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.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Experience using estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools.
- Exhibits awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects.
- 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 well-versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
Desirable:
- HNC/HND, degree qualified, or experience in a cost-related discipline is desirable.
- MACostE.
About Costain
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 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.
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