We now are now looking to recruit a Cost Engineer for Aberdeen office. This will be an ongoing contract position and would suit candidates with a couple of years experience within a cost engineering role in O&G or experience working in an accounts/finance environment. This is a junior position within the department and the rate will be negotiable dependant on experience.

To assist the Senior Cost Engineer with the following categories of work as directed;

(a) Ensure quality monthly cost reports are produced for specific E&P contracts for both internal and external Clients.

(b) Contribute, where necessary, to monthly contract and accounts review meetings.

(c) Ensure smooth running of project cost function, dealing with ad-hoc issues and escalating to the Lead / Senior Cost Engineer where necessary.

(d) Utilisation of the Work Management System as the prime control software

(e) Check project estimates from a cost perspective to ensure accuracy and completeness

(f) Input to project estimates at the compilation stage on as required basis

(g) Prepare monthly invoices.

(h) Attend Monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) Review Meetings and Monthly Contract Review Meetings, as directed by LCE.

(i) Manage workload of Project Assistant Cost Engineers.

(j) Report performance of cost reporting function on monthly basis and ensure SLA targets are achieved.

(k) Develop and manage continuous improvement plan.

(l) Coach and train less experienced personnel within the cost team.

(m) Interface with other functions to assist cost management process.

(n) Travel to Jobsites & Client offices, as required

(o) Maintain & engender good Client relationships at all times

(p) Provide auditable back-up in a consistent manner for all cost calculations. This is known as self audit methodology.

(q) Maintain project cost control filing system in accordance with the project/corporate numbering system, where appropriate.

(r) Participate in project specific cost control audits as required by senior management