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The company:
Diales Plc is a global, multidisciplinary consultancy firm which has operated in the UK and overseas for over 45 years, delivering high quality, innovative solutions to our engineering and construction clients worldwide.
Driver Project Services part Diales Plc,offer a full range of commercial management and planning services for both construction and civil engineering projects.
The role:
Driver Project Services are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer with a previous background in oil & gas, petrochemical and/or major construction projects to join our project teams in Liverpool.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Responsible that all cost data is recorded, analysed and reported as per the approved procedures and guidance notes on behalf of the Project Manager.
- To consolidate and analyse all cost data and to brief the Project Manager on the cost status of the works.
- To co-ordinate the implementation of the Project Change/Trend Program within the project.
- Responsible that the Cost Management database is maintained correctly and ensures that forecast and budgeted costs align with cost flows for EV purposes.
- Responsible for weekly and period reporting requirements are met.
- To participate in re-forecasts as required by the Programme.
- To provide guidance and direction to Contractors to ensure compliance with the Contract.
- To interface with contract administration on contract issues and status of changes. Provide assistance with assessment of changes.
- To participate and manage the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons.
- To assist projects in identifying and assessing changes.
- To participate in and contributes to Value Engineering studies.
- To co-operate with in all matters relating to health and safety, always including following safe working procedures.
Key candidate criteria:
- Minimum 5 years cost engineering experience in the relevant sector (nuclear, process engineering, oil & gas or civil engineering).
- Good working knowledge of recognised project management and controls principles including Earned Value Management.
- Good working knowledge of the commercial scheduling and estimating software.
- Degree qualified in a quantity surveying or other engineering related discipline.
