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Job Title: Senior Cost Engineer
Location: Manchester (On Site 3 Days per Week)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
Industry: Renewable Energy
Join a global leader in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to achieving net-zero targets through innovative projects. these projects are some of the biggest and most exciting opportunities across the globe.
Our established project team brings expertise from various industries, including Oil & Gas, Construction, and Utilities, focusing on renewable energy storage solutions that are clean, reliable, and cost-efficient.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain cost management processes and systems for the project.
- Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and establish control budgets.
- Monitor budgets, commitments, and the value of work done (VoWD) through comprehensive reporting.
- Implement cost plans and S curves, integrating project schedules to track plan, actual, and forecast costs.
- Manage a cost trend database for variance analysis and present findings to project management.
- Coordinate change control meetings and validate cost estimates for approved changes.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost information in SAP.
- Support procurement processes, including cost estimates and contract negotiations.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a cost engineer, with at least 5 years in the energy sector.
- Strong knowledge of cost management methodologies and tools, particularly for large-scale projects.
- Proficiency in cost engineering software and SAP, along with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working on project sites is essential.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects while enjoying a flexible work environment. Stepping into renewable energy is a great option as project move closer to Net Zero and Energy efficient projects.
This is a really exciting opportunity for a seasoned Cost Engineer looking for their next opportunity!
