Senior Cost Engineer

4 weeks ago

Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time
About the Opportunity

At Jacobs, we're seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager to join our UK Field Solutions team. With over 50 years of experience in the construction industry, we deliver projects and programmes in partnership with our clients, leveraging proven delivery systems and processes.

This role presents a great opportunity for someone to join a growing team focused on excellence within the project control's function. As a Cost Control Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and managing project budgets and forecasts, monitoring costs and expenses, and implementing cost control measures to optimize costs without compromising quality and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts, monitoring costs and expenses, and highlighting variances to ensure budgets stay within contractual constraints.
  • Implement cost control measures to aid the optimization of costs profiling without compromising both the quality and schedules across the portfolio.
  • Use cost databases, historical data, and trend analysis to review and interpret cost information for effective decision-making by senior leaders.
  • Work in collaboration with Project teams to provide cost-related insights and support throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Seek opportunities to further improve cost estimation methods, streamline processes, and enhance efficiencies in cost management.
  • Monitor and clear internal business issues – DSO, Aged Debt, delayed invoicing, forecast accuracy, and application for payment peer reviews.
  • Effectively communicate cost-related information and insights to diverse stakeholders, including presenting findings and sharing recommendations.
  • Review Team Margin Analysis reports and attend Project Reviews as required.
  • Deputise for the Cost Management lead where required.
Requirements:
  • Significant knowledge or qualification in a recognised programme/project management methodology, e.g. MSP, Prince, APM, and experience of NEC4 Contract.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a major/complex infrastructure project and working in a matrix organisation.
  • Team-oriented leader with the ability to work closely with peers, delegate, motivate, and empower individuals and teams.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Experience across all stages of the project life cycle.
  • Substantial experience of planning services in medium to large-sized projects within the construction industry (£1m – £100m).
  • Capable of helping to forge and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ability to develop trust in people and assist others as required with strong communication skills, including writing reports and presenting.

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