Cost Control Engineer

Cost Control Engineer

Job Purpose
Support the definition of a methodology for undertaking cost analysis of projects across the Capital Delivery portfolio each month
Support the definition of data requirements, communicate to the contributors and ensure that the requirements are being delivered.
Develop and implement tools and techniques required to undertake the analysis
Undertake a detailed monthly analysis of projects in terms of cost variance and trending to pin point those projects which need further intervention
Utilising actual cost, planned value, earned value and forecasts
Support the creation of Capital Delivery's contingency processes
Maintain contingency and contingency draw downs
Contribute to a cost control culture within the organisation and provide support, education & training at all levels of the organisation whilst promoting best practice to practitioners.

Experience Required
Proven experience for monitoring all baseline costs against actuals and forecasts (utilising Earned Value Methodologies)
Proficient in monitoring costs closely and able to communicate variances from the baseline.
Experience within a relevant industry (Transmission & Distribution, Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, Rail, Water, Nuclear, Petrochemical, Offshore, Highways, etc)

Qualifications Required
Relevant professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Membership of a recognised professional body is desired

Behavioural Competencies/Leadership Qualities
Process Excellence
Stakeholder Management
Customer Focus
Change Management

Key Tasks
Develop methodology for undertaking cost analysis
Support the implementation of the cost management tool
Undertake detailed monthly analysis of projects

Additional Information (eg special terms, need to travel, notice period (if not standard 4 weeks)
Full and valid UK driving license and access to vehicle
Flexible attitude as there will be a need to travel to various locations (sites and offices) throughout the UK

Cost Control Engineer

Hy-phen Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.