Senior Cost Engineer

Job Summary

As a Senior Cost Engineer, you will be a key member of the relevant site based client team and have the responsibility of business development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic individual with an experienced background in the Industry sector.

You will be asked to:
To develop the existing project control systems of a major Industrial Client to incorporate best practice and procedures
To provide high quality cost and schedule control standards, procedures and expertise to Project Managers on projects
Ensure the implementation of the clients project controls procedures on projects in the areas of cost estimating, reporting, change control, schedule development and progress measurement
Ensure integration of project of cost control procedures into the project delivery process
To provide expert advice including monthly reports to the Project Manager and Engineering Department
Formulation of Projects budgets in SAP against client established work breakdown structures
Production of monthly cost reports, cash flows and expenditure profiles
Production of ad hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant cost and time impacting events and their effect on progress and budget
Guidance, care and mentoring of subordinate staff
You will already have:
Member of the Association of Cost Engineers - or ‘learnt by experience’
Conversant in all aspects of cost engineering
SAP experience
Understanding of Industry Sector
Ability to advise clients on project costs
Ability to prepare, monitor and forecast budgets during design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning phases of a project
Ability to prepare, monitor and forecast expenditure profiles
Ability to prepare cost reports, including earned value identifying critical areas, trend analysis and early warnings
Ability to prepare Anticipated Final Cost reports for client review
The provision of cost details in support of a risk review process
Provision of benchmarking data to clients upon project completion
Provide and manage the cost framework, systems and resources to deliver an effective Cost Control (including change control) and reporting service to clients
Effective and efficient administration of project accounts
Should be able to both accept and delegate responsibility and influence and lead a team
Productive supervision of subordinates including adequate planning, monitoring and control
Client interface level of responsibility on a project basis in conjunction with senior grades
Ability to work with the minimum of supervision and on own initiative
Ability to communicate to both immediate superiors and subordinates
Knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs.
Flexibility on being office or site based
Training and Benefits

A structured management development programme is available to help you achieve personal goals and develop your chosen career path.

If you would like to apply for this position, please email your current cv to (Send CV using the apply link)

Agency/Employer: 1st Port Recruitment
Town or City: South Yorkshire
Location: South Yorkshire
Sector: Other
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 5 years
Date: 02-10-2007
Salary: Not specified

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