Cost Engineer (Nuclear)

Recruiter
Rullion - Engineering Specialists
Location
Bristol
Salary
30.00 - 40.00 GBP Annual
Posted
16 Aug 2017
Closes
31 Aug 2017
Sectors
Engineering, Nuclear
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
JOB TITLE: Cost Engineer

LOCATION: Aztec West, Bristol

RATE: GBP30.00 - GBP40.00 per hour (Ltd / Umbrella)

COMPANY INFORMATION:

My client is one of the UK's leading engineering solution providers, delivering consulting, project delivery and O&M services to major blue-chip customers in nuclear, petro-chemical, Oil & Gas, marine market sectors etc. This organisation is one of the true leaders in the global heavy engineering sector, a true innovator and a trusted brand that enhances the credentials of any of its workers and employees.

YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

- Cost engineering experience in an appropriate sector (nuclear, process engineering, oil & gas or civil engineering).
- Sound knowledge of recognised project management and controls principles including Earned Value Management.
- Good knowledge of the uses of commercial scheduling and estimating software.
- Knowledgeable in the following competencies to a sufficient level to be able to understand and describe the key requirements for all categories of project; Project Categorisation; Scheduling; Project Management Plan; Change Control; Budgeting & Cost Management; Earned Value Management.
- HNC level qualification in an engineering discipline, cost engineering or quantity surveying or NVQ Level 3 minimum in Project Controls.

IDEALLY YOU WILL ALSO HAVE:

- Current UK security clearance at SC level.

ROLE INFORMATION:

- Provision of a pro-active cost engineering service to bids and projects in accordance with procedures and systems.
- Monitor and control of commitments and accruals in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Monitor and control current control estimate.
- Prepare and input into project detailed cost reports as per project categorisation criteria and requirements.
- Prepare detailed financial forecasts as required (generally on a quarterly basis).
- Monitor and control of change.
- Support the PM / Financial Controller in the production and analysis of cost/sale performance.
- Support the PM to assess the outturn costs / sales.
- Contribute to the identification of project risks and the quantification of financial impact.
- Set up, maintenance and control of the cost capture structure in finance systems.

ABOUT RULLION:

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.