Cost Engineer

Ellesmere Port

temporary

Competitive Salary

THE COMPANY

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services provide scaffolding services and access equipment, coating and painting, cleaning, insulation and fireproofing services to some of the UK’s largest industrial clients.

THE SITE

Working on-site at Stanlow Refinery (Essar) based in Ellesmere Port.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Cost Engineer / Controller required for the reporting against project cost budgets, the tracking, management and reporting of project expenditure to enable robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle.
Supports senior members of the project controls team through the preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, ensuring budgets and reports are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements.
This will typically involve the review, analysis and reporting of actual and forecasted project costs against the project approved budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaise with procurement, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour man-hour costs
Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project WBS
Monitor and control cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of project lifecycle
Prepare and provide project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements
Submission of payment applications
Monitor and report on cost impact of project manpower forecasts
Develop and issue project change orders / variations in accordance with contract
Facilitate and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown
Attend project meetings as required

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Previous experience in Project Controls/ Cost Control/ Finance roles
Numerical and analytical skills with an inquisitive mindset
Good Knowledge and application of cost management and cost reporting tools
Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office and especially excel packages
Ability to work well in a team and independently
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
Excellent customer service focus, both internally and externally
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multi-task

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

A competitive base salary
Excellent company benefits
Local accommodation can be provided if required