Cost Engineer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Bridgwater
- Salary
- 20.00 - 25.00 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 13 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to work on one of the most exciting and innovative major civils projects in the UK?
Would you like to increase your engineering skills and knowledge by working with two of the UK's leading contractors on the first nuclear power station built in 30 years?
We have been instructed to recruit for a freelance Cost Engineer for one of the biggest civils projects in the South West, the Hinckley Point C. The sections of works you will be undertaking include earthworks, civil & structural engineering works and new road construction so previous experience within these areas would be highly advantageous.
This is being managed by two international companies who are working in partnership so this is a prime opportunity for you to work with two established organisations who span multiple sectors including rail, power, water, building and natural resources. Not only are they working on the Hinkley Point project but also have a number of projects which will also give you scope for progression and the possibility of seeking permanent employment if you so desire.
As the cost engineer your responsibilities will include;
* Accountable for day-to-day collection of all cost information.
* Responsible for the operation of cost management process.
* Manage budgets - non-manual and manual people job hour and cost control.
* Manage budgets - equipment, plant, material and subcontract cost control.
* Responsible for the reporting of costs against activities and to provide metrics and comparisons between actual cost of works performed and budgeted cost of works performed.
* Responsible for collation and the management of quantity tracking/ variances.
Prepare / collate inputs into the weekly and monthly reporting on cost flow forecast, cash flow forecast and cost value reporting.
* Management of the defined cost forecasts and all associated reporting, cost capture and allocations.
* Manage project trends including the support of estimating the values, coordinating review meetings and attaining approvals for incorporation in to the current budget and forecast.
* Provide support to the project controls team
To be successful in this role, it is anticipated that you will hold:
* A Quantity Surveying or Commercially related qualification
* Experience in cost control of civil construction packages
* Good interpersonal skills to
* Full UK driving licence
As this is a long-term contract position, we are keen to hear from suitable candidates from throughout the UK and Ireland. If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV to register your interest.
You will also enjoy the support of CarmichaelUK who can help with CSCS, PTS and Lucas tests and also provide our temporary workers with a weekly payroll.
Alternatively, if the role is not for you but you know someone who may be interested, we offer a GBP300 referral fee for every successful referred placement!
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and CarmichaelUK is an equal opportunities employer and agency and welcomes applications from all. Should you require assistance to apply for any of our roles please call us on (Apply online only).
We value and respect diversity and inclusion at CarmichaelUK. As champions of diversity & inclusion we ensure all applications are treated equally with opportunities available to all. By cultivating a culture where diversity is celebrated, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. CarmichaelUK places paramount importance on our inclusive recruitment philosophy so if you require any additional assistance please inform us upon application or call on (Apply online only).
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and will be required to provide the appropriate original evidence. Throughout the business, CarmichaelUK promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We place paramount importance on our inclusive recruitment philosophy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance by calling us on (Apply online only) and we will be pleased to help where possible. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. To view similar positions at various locations throughout the UK visit our website.
CarmichaelUK is proud to have been named Best Construction & Engineering Recruitment Agency 2017 at the Recruiter Awards
Do you want to work on one of the most exciting and innovative major civils projects in the UK?
Would you like to increase your engineering skills and knowledge by working with two of the UK's leading contractors on the first nuclear power station built in 30 years?
We have been instructed to recruit for a freelance Cost Engineer for one of the biggest civils projects in the South West, the Hinckley Point C. The sections of works you will be undertaking include earthworks, civil & structural engineering works and new road construction so previous experience within these areas would be highly advantageous.
This is being managed by two international companies who are working in partnership so this is a prime opportunity for you to work with two established organisations who span multiple sectors including rail, power, water, building and natural resources. Not only are they working on the Hinkley Point project but also have a number of projects which will also give you scope for progression and the possibility of seeking permanent employment if you so desire.
As the cost engineer your responsibilities will include;
* Accountable for day-to-day collection of all cost information.
* Responsible for the operation of cost management process.
* Manage budgets - non-manual and manual people job hour and cost control.
* Manage budgets - equipment, plant, material and subcontract cost control.
* Responsible for the reporting of costs against activities and to provide metrics and comparisons between actual cost of works performed and budgeted cost of works performed.
* Responsible for collation and the management of quantity tracking/ variances.
Prepare / collate inputs into the weekly and monthly reporting on cost flow forecast, cash flow forecast and cost value reporting.
* Management of the defined cost forecasts and all associated reporting, cost capture and allocations.
* Manage project trends including the support of estimating the values, coordinating review meetings and attaining approvals for incorporation in to the current budget and forecast.
* Provide support to the project controls team
To be successful in this role, it is anticipated that you will hold:
* A Quantity Surveying or Commercially related qualification
* Experience in cost control of civil construction packages
* Good interpersonal skills to
* Full UK driving licence
As this is a long-term contract position, we are keen to hear from suitable candidates from throughout the UK and Ireland. If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV to register your interest.
You will also enjoy the support of CarmichaelUK who can help with CSCS, PTS and Lucas tests and also provide our temporary workers with a weekly payroll.
Alternatively, if the role is not for you but you know someone who may be interested, we offer a GBP300 referral fee for every successful referred placement!
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and CarmichaelUK is an equal opportunities employer and agency and welcomes applications from all. Should you require assistance to apply for any of our roles please call us on (Apply online only).
We value and respect diversity and inclusion at CarmichaelUK. As champions of diversity & inclusion we ensure all applications are treated equally with opportunities available to all. By cultivating a culture where diversity is celebrated, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. CarmichaelUK places paramount importance on our inclusive recruitment philosophy so if you require any additional assistance please inform us upon application or call on (Apply online only).
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and will be required to provide the appropriate original evidence. Throughout the business, CarmichaelUK promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We place paramount importance on our inclusive recruitment philosophy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance by calling us on (Apply online only) and we will be pleased to help where possible. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. To view similar positions at various locations throughout the UK visit our website.
CarmichaelUK is proud to have been named Best Construction & Engineering Recruitment Agency 2017 at the Recruiter Awards