Lead Cost Engineer - Rail in London, London, United Kingdom
Lead Cost Engineer (Rail - MEP) - London - £450-475 per day - initially 4 months, will be extended. Contract inside of IR35
Job -
- As part of the Project team, works with the Project Business Manager and other team members to analyse and report on the cost status of the works.
- To supervise and support cost engineers working on the project.
- To consolidate and analyse all cost data and to brief the Project Business Manager on the cost status of the works.
- Co-ordinates the implementation of the Project Change/Trend Program within the Project. - Co-ordinates weekly Trend meetings and ensures the timely raising and resolution of Trends.
Accountabilities -
* Responsible that all cost data is recorded, analysed and reported as per the approved procedures and guidance notes on behalf of the Project Manager.
* To actively manage and support the Cost Engineers working within the Project, so that they are able to meet their own deliverables in terms of quality and timeliness.
* Responsible that the Cost Management database is maintained correctly and ensures that forecast and budgeted costs align with cost flows for EV purposes.
* Responsible for weekly and period reporting requirements are met.
* Participates in re-forecasts as required by the Programme.
* Provide guidance and direction to Contractors to ensure compliance with the Contract.
* Interface with contract administration on contract issues and status of changes. Provides assistance with assessment of changes.
* Participate and manage the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons. To help innovate and develop new techniques as required to meet specific needs.
* Assists projects in identifying and assessing changes.
* Participates in and contributes to Value Engineering studies.
Specification -
* Experience and demonstrated skill in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis.
* Construction experience as a Cost Engineer preferable.
* Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated skill in presenting cost engineering information to management/clients.
* Proven skills in the efficient management of others.
* Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing and solving problems.
* Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and startup work processes.
* Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering or Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
* An advanced level of Excels skills desirable.
* An intermediate level of forecasting, scheduling techniques and risk analysis.
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