Cost Engineer job in UK
Rate
£80000 - £90000 per annum + excellent staff benefits
Type
Permanent
Location
UK
Region
London
Required Residency
london
Posted By
Swift Technical Group
Date Posted
18 Mar 2010
Expiry Date
Job Reference
81298_47341swift_144
Job Description
Swift Oil and Gas are currently recruiting for a Lead Cost Engineer on behalf of one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in Europe - an organisation that has shown impressive growth with a major focus on Africa
To provide a reliable and responsive project cost engineering and estimating service on assigned projects or programmes that is consistent with project or programme plans.
Supervise the development of costs for all phases of a project and to monitor and report against these costs
When assigned to a project team as the Project Cost engineer represent and act on behalf of the group Project Controls Manager/Lead Cost Engineer to support the companys requirements for an integrated Project Cost Control System
To analyse project requirements and prepare a project cost estimate which integrates constraints and strategies for Engineering procurement and construction phases
Prepare detailed budgets in accordance with a Work Breakdown Structure which forms the basis for detailed level cost reporting and analysis. Issue detailed cost reports and expedite the return of cost data
To monitor actual against budgets analyse deviations and recommend remedial actions. Prepare agenda items for cost review meetings
To prepare and maintain cost budgets and forecasts for each project phase in accordance with the Project controls Execution plan
To coordinate in conjunction with discipline engineers and managers a robust change management system and Earned Value measurement system
To prepare and maintain in conjunction with the projects material control group a requisition tracking systems that meets the requirements of the Project control execution plan
To prepare and make presentations to project teams and partners on cost control methodologies and procedures used by the company
To assist the Group Project Controls Manager/Lead Cost Engineer in maintaining cost related database and the development of new cost tools and methodologies
THE CANDIDATE MUST BE DEGREE QUALIFIED IN A RELEVANT DISCIPLINE
The candidate must:-
Be highly conversant in cost engineering methodologies and familiar with estimating and planning
Have experience of industry standard cost control systems such as Kildrummy SAPPRISM cobra
Have 10 years experience in cost control or cost estimating with at least 5 years spent in a similar role
Have membership of a professional body such as ACostE if possible
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with an undisputed plan and vision of considerable growth and success. Our client was accredited as one of the top 100 UK companies to work for in 2008. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive salary along with second to none staff benefits package
To provide a reliable and responsive project cost engineering and estimating service on assigned projects or programmes that is consistent with project or programme plans.
Supervise the development of costs for all phases of a project and to monitor and report against these costs
When assigned to a project team as the Project Cost engineer represent and act on behalf of the group Project Controls Manager/Lead Cost Engineer to support the companys requirements for an integrated Project Cost Control System
To analyse project requirements and prepare a project cost estimate which integrates constraints and strategies for Engineering procurement and construction phases
Prepare detailed budgets in accordance with a Work Breakdown Structure which forms the basis for detailed level cost reporting and analysis. Issue detailed cost reports and expedite the return of cost data
To monitor actual against budgets analyse deviations and recommend remedial actions. Prepare agenda items for cost review meetings
To prepare and maintain cost budgets and forecasts for each project phase in accordance with the Project controls Execution plan
To coordinate in conjunction with discipline engineers and managers a robust change management system and Earned Value measurement system
To prepare and maintain in conjunction with the projects material control group a requisition tracking systems that meets the requirements of the Project control execution plan
To prepare and make presentations to project teams and partners on cost control methodologies and procedures used by the company
To assist the Group Project Controls Manager/Lead Cost Engineer in maintaining cost related database and the development of new cost tools and methodologies
THE CANDIDATE MUST BE DEGREE QUALIFIED IN A RELEVANT DISCIPLINE
The candidate must:-
Be highly conversant in cost engineering methodologies and familiar with estimating and planning
Have experience of industry standard cost control systems such as Kildrummy SAPPRISM cobra
Have 10 years experience in cost control or cost estimating with at least 5 years spent in a similar role
Have membership of a professional body such as ACostE if possible
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with an undisputed plan and vision of considerable growth and success. Our client was accredited as one of the top 100 UK companies to work for in 2008. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive salary along with second to none staff benefits package
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent
