Cost Engineer

Description du poste:

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project: Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.
EDF are leading the UK's Nuclear New Build Programme constructing a nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C, Somerset and Sizewell C, Suffolk. Working as key aspect of an Integrated Project Controls (Cost and Forecasting) team, our team aims to act as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation. We are the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC project. We work as part of a matrix organisation supporting one of the following programmes/areas within the project: Central, Site, Engineering, MEH, Nuclear Island (NI), Conventional Island and Balance of Plant, Instrumentation and Controls, and Commissioning. The role of Cost Engineer is to work within the Cost and Forecasting team across the HPC 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
You'll be responsible for:
* 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.
* Producing and maintaining 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-ordinating and producing cost and forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time related drivers and performance issues.
* Assisting in the trend and change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
* Delivering 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.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the HPC project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork".
* Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes.
* Helping promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.
* Supporting the education of project controls reporting functionality and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
* Ensuring all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures.
You'll need to have:
* 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.
* Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
* Experience in a Project Management environment.
* Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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