Cost Engineer

3 weeks ago


Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom KBR Full time

Title:

Cost Engineer

Location - Leatherhead (we offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements)

Please note applicants must be UK National with a 5 year footprint in the UK in order to obtain the relevant security clearance required for this role.

The Role

KBR is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Engineer to join our team. As a Cost Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, and providing valuable insights to support project management decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive program plans, estimates, and baseline budgets to ensure project success
  • Analyse and validate project costs, monitoring project performance status to identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, acting as a project CFO to develop forecasts for cost input and manpower requirements
  • Provide critical analysis of project cost and schedule performance status, offering insights to optimise project outcomes
  • Take charge of tracking project funds, ensuring timely notification of fund allocations, managing work at risk situations, and overseeing subcontract funding and de-obligation of funds as needed
  • Lead the setup and maintenance of financial management systems such as COSTPOINT, COGNOS, and COBRA to ensure compliant forecasting, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to provide accurate and timely forecasts and revenue recognition reports to KBR Corporate
  • Work closely with the Project Setup Team to maintain accurate project charge numbers, funding information, and POP (Period of Performance) dates in Costpoint
  • Execute internal controls in alignment with KBR Corporate and SOX guidelines to ensure financial compliance and integrity

What We Need

  • Proven experience in project control or related roles, with a strong understanding of cost control principles
  • Degree qualified in maths or engineering preferred
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
  • Proficiency in financial reporting tools and systems
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

*Full job description available on request*

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