Description
Cost Engineer is required for a contract position.
Sopra Steria Recruitment working in partnership with a major Client Position
Job Title: Cost Engineer
Location: Bristol
Employment Type: 6 months with possibility of extension
Rate: £375 per day (Inside of IR 35)
To act as a source of advice on planning and estimating matters and manage activities across the business. To contribute to the development of a process improvement approach to cost engineering. To work with commercial colleagues to contribute to the improving capability of the cost engineering function and commercial expertise in the wider business
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice on planning and estimating matters in relation to allocated schemes and undertake project cost estimates in accordance with current guidance and tools
- Audit, develop and challenge estimates received, including target costs, to contribute to effective cost driven management of all projects
- Contribute to and develop commercial approaches throughout the Directorate to improve feedback and data in relation to process and cost intelligence
- Lead and mentor Assistant Cost Engineers
- Contribute to guidance on cost estimation/measurement/risk assessment/development and implementation of consistent reporting templates to capture and analyse relevant data
- Assess safety performance to minimise risks, develop improvements and escalate issues with relevant authorities in a timely manner and carry out any tasks identified to the post in the Level 2 and relevant 2a Organisational Health & Safety RACI charts