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Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset - Hybrid working applies (3 days office attendance and 2 days remote working) Status: Contract (renewable) - Inside IR35 Reports to: Cost Manager All-inclusive rates Morson Talent are delighted to offer an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Cost Engineer to join our client's established Team for work on a major infrastructure Project in Somerset. Contract role (renewable) - inside IR 35. All-inclusive rates. Scope - The role of Cost Engineer is to work within the Cost and Forecasting team across the project following the Cost and Forecasting strategy uniformly across the project. - They will work with other members of the Cost and Forecasting team supporting the implementation of Cost and Forecasting specific processes and framework. - They will follow all governance arrangements for the Cost and Forecasting team providing effective reporting of Cost and Forecasting information in a timely and accurate manner. Principal Accountabilities Team: - Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS) - Accurately maintain all Cost and Forecast data for their area of responsibility within the Cost and Forecast software system e.g. EcoSys, SAP - Co-ordinate and produce Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time- related drivers and performance issues - Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities. - Delivers clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions. - Analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions. - Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes. - Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills - Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques. - High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data. - Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non- technical audiences. - Strong organisational and time management skills. - High standard of interpersonal skills - Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes. Qualifications & Experience - Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field (Quantity Surveying etc,.) - Experience in a Project Management environment - Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline. - Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary - Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry is desirable but not necessary JBRP1_UKTJ