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Lead Cost Engineer
Renewable Energy and Energy Trading jobs, M4 Corridor, UK
| Job ref: | J011489/SPENCER |
|---|---|
| Position type | Permanent |
| Location | M4 Corridor |
| Industry | Renewable Energy and Energy Trading |
Vacancy details
Our clients is one of the UK?s leading renewable energy developers and operators. Its parent company develops, builds and operates offshore wind farms along the coasts of several European countries. Their extensive project pipeline includes wind farms totalling over 4GW. Projects are constructed on a multi-contract basis taking an active involvement in all engineering aspects.
The Lead Cost Engineer (LCE) is responsible for cost management of major contracts for a multi-contract offshore wind construction project. The Lead Cost Engineer works closely together with package managers taking the lead in various commercial aspects of the contracts. Main cost management responsibilities include cost control, forecasting and reporting as well as claims administration and management. The Lead Cost Engineer will also develop and administer project cost control procedures and works to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of the project. The Lead Cost Engineer will lead a team of Cost Engineers and/or Quantity Surveyors when additional resources are needed. Those cost engineering resources will consist of in-house specialists as well as external consultants.
Principal Accountabilities
- Plan cost management function within the project to ensure that adequate resources are in place when required and communicate the plan to project management well in advance
- Cost forecasting and reporting. Keep cost forecasts up to date and report them on regular basis
- Develop and administer project controls. Update procedures and processes in the cost management plan
- Provide commercial support for package managers in relation to contract variations. Analyse costs and benefits of alternative solutions when changes occur within the project and create recommendations based on the estimated cost and benefit implications
- Contractor claims administration and management. Handle contractor claims and ensure that commercial interests are taken into account in all related actions. Analyse claims against the relevant contracts and the situation at hand. Communicate with contractors to remedy non-valid claims and when needed seek support from other departments
Knowledge & Skills – Essential
- Significant cost and contract management experience within engineering, construction or energy environment.
- Good understanding of project financial management principles with cost estimating, forecasting and reporting experience
- Project planning and scheduling experience with the capability to recognise key cost and schedule drivers within complex multi-contract projects
- Proficient with project cost management tools and concepts, such as Earned Value and Work Breakdown Structures
- Excellent analytical skills with the capability to transform findings into solutions, hence output orientated
- Highly proficient with MS Excel and knowledgeable with a planning tool such as MS Project or Primavera
- Excellent communication capabilities with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
- Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent qualification
- Prior management/leadership experience
Knowledge & Skills – Desirable
- Experience within the offshore environment.
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to join a renewable energy organisation who
are striving to be No.1; to work with forward thinking individuals who have an attitude
to succeed. The position is offering a competitive remuneration package. Please
apply now for more information.
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Quanta's recruiter for this job is Spencer Trigg
- +44 (0) 1442 869 211
- E-mail Spencer
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