Cost Engineer

Remote Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will develop and monitor project cost budgets, track expenditures, and provide financial reporting to support robust project control across the lifecycle. You’ll assist senior cost professionals, ensuring budgets align with contractual requirements and Wood standards. You will analyse actual versus forecasted costs, support cost reporting, and help maintain accurate WBS/CBS structures. This is a global, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering value in energy and materials projects.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary with regular reviews
  • 33 days annual leave including public holidays
  • private medical cover
  • contributory pension scheme
  • life insurance 4x base salary
  • flexible benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and report project cost budgets and forecasts
  • Analyse actual vs forecasted costs and ensure alignment with approved budgets
  • Develop, maintain and review WBS and CBS for scopes
  • Coordinate with procurement, finance and subcontractors to capture costs
  • Produce cost performance reports and cost change orders
  • Monitor cost commitments and expenditures across project lifecycle
  • Support project cost close-out and change management processes
  • Attend project meetings and liaise with planning for cost phasing and forecasting

Key requirements

  • ISCED level 6 (Bachelor) in a relevant technical or business discipline
  • Proven cost experience in project environments
  • Proficient with cost software and budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow
  • Knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Cost Management and Change Management
  • Understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting
  • Ability to develop and maintain project cost budgets and change estimates
  • Experience with earned value, cost and schedule variance analyses
  • Familiarity with Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Cost software
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cash-flow analysis

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