I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Cost Engineer to support a Local Authority across a range of construction and operational projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong experience in project cost management, forecasting and NEC contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Provide costing support to Programme and Project Managers across complex construction and operational projects.
Lead on project cost estimation, helping ensure projects remain within agreed budgets and cost tolerances.
Undertake ongoing cost monitoring, forecasting and financial planning throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with Risk Managers to ensure project risks are appropriately costed and optimism bias is applied.
Provide advice and commercial support around NEC contracts, including compensation events and early warnings.
Support Project Managers in managing variations, additional works and remedial works.
Identify and resolve cost-related issues in a timely and commercially effective manner.
About You
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Estimator, Cost Engineer or similar commercial/cost-focused role.
Strong experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Good working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
Experience dealing with compensation events and early warnings.
Strong cost estimating, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting skills.
The ability to work closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers and other key
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