Cost Engineer Project Controls Energy Projects

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

As a Cost Engineer you will support the delivery of cost management and project controls services with a particular focus on invoice processing cost administration and financial reporting. Working closely with project teams commercial teams and the supply chain you will help ensure project costs are accurately recorded validated and reported.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of cost control systems and processes to track project budgets commitments actual costs and forecasts.
• Processing validating and reconciling supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned to project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Supporting the setup and management of Purchase Orders (POs) Work Orders (WOs) and requisitions to ensure accurate cost capture and reporting.
• Monitoring invoice status resolving discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders and ensuring timely payment processing.
• Assisting in the production of accruals and helping to ensure actual costs are accurately reflected within project reporting cycles.
• Maintaining cost records supporting month-end reporting activities and contributing to forecast updates.
• Supporting the change control process by providing cost and invoice-related information where required.
• Validating supplier and subcontractor cost data to improve the accuracy of project cost reporting and forecasting.
• Assisting in the preparation of cost reports expenditure analysis and financial summaries for project teams and management.
• Supporting compliance with contractual requirements including NEC and FIDIC principles where applicable.
• Working collaboratively with project controls planning commercial finance and procurement teams to ensure cost information is accurate and up to date.
• Identifying and escalating cost invoice or payment issues that may impact project performance.
• Developing knowledge of cost engineering principles project controls processes and industry best practices.

Qualifications :

You have an interest in developing a career in Cost Engineering Project Controls or Project Finance with experience or exposure to invoice processing financial administration cost control or project support activities.

You are highly organised detail-oriented and comfortable working with financial data in a project environment. You possess strong communication skills and can build effective working relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.

You will also:

• Be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance.
• Have experience or knowledge of invoice processing accounts payable cost administration or financial controls.
• Possess strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within a fast-paced project environment.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to learn project controls processes including cost control forecasting change management and reporting.
• Understand the importance of data accuracy and financial governance.
• Have experience working within engineering construction infrastructure energy or project-based environments (desirable).
• Be working towards or interested in membership of a relevant professional body such as the Association for Project Management (APM) or Association of Cost Engineers (ACostE) (desirable).
• Have a desire to develop a career within the nuclear infrastructure or energy sectors.

Additional Information :

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1