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Cost Engineer

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Turnertownsend logoTurnertownsend · Glasgow, UK
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Development of project cost control data structures to accurately track and control actual costs
  • Establishing and setting the project control budget aligned with agreed baselines
  • The tracking of actual costs both for internal and external expenditure against the cost controls structures
  • The tracking and control of project accruals and commitments against set budget constraints
  • The build of project forecast to include for estimated work to complete (ETC) and the development of the estimate at complete (EAC)
  • The accurate and timely reporting of all project information including Earned Value Management
  • The tracking of project contingency and exposure associated with risk events and remaining risks on the project
  • The tracking of project change control to ensure alignment with agreed baselines and control data structures
  • The tracking of key project trends which can inform future change controls
  • Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with proven working experience in the delivery of project controls services for major projects or programmes. Additionally, we would welcome applicants who are CIMA qualified.

Requirements

  • Delivered cost engineering across a range of major projects, preferably across multiple sectors. Worked across the full project lifecycle including for pre-investment decision, design development, execution, and commissioning phases.
  • Has experience in working to cost engineering procedures and processes, and the ability to define project cost procedures and standards to which the project and/or programme will adhere to.
  • Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
  • We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
  • Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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Benefits

Health insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Cost Engineers support major projects and organisations in the delivery of accurate and timely project information relating to performance against the project baselines. The cost engineer would drive the cost performance reporting for the project including all Earned Value Management metrics associated with key project commitments and expenditures.


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