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Junior Cost Engineer
Costain Group PLC. Provide cost management support to the EDF Energy Nuclear Generation work portfolio .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and control within project portfolios, utilizing analytical skills to monitor and forecast costs effectively. Proficient in project control structures and collaboration with project teams to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost ControlCost ForecastingSAP AdministrationEarned Value ManagementProject Controls Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementPerformance AnalysisCost ReconciliationBaseline ManagementChange ManagementRisk ManagementNumeracyAnalytical SkillsProject Control StructuresCost Monitoring
Soft Skills
Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SAPMS OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
HNCHNDDegree in Cost Related Discipline
Industry Keywords
Project DeliveryHighly Regulated EnvironmentCost Related Discipline
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide cost management support to the EDF Energy Nuclear Generation work portfolio
- Control, monitor, analyse and report cost-related aspects for designated projects within a portfolio
- Identify and understand variances against the baseline through performance analysis
- Perform cost reconciliation
- Prepare monthly status reports and participate in accountability meetings with stakeholders
- Carry out cost forecasting
- Assist with baseline management and change and risk management
- Assist in developing and using project control structures, including CBS, OBS and WBS
- Work closely with the Planning Project team to maintain an aligned financial position with the project plan
- Contribute to an integrated Project Delivery team
- Monitor, control and forecast costs throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
What you’ll need- HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirable
- Previous experience of cost control
- Ability to administer transactional aspects in SAP, including order placement and accruals
- Some experience or understanding of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)
- High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
- Awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support successful project delivery
- Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment
- Driving required
- Security clearance is not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent or Fixed Term Contract opportunity
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to work on the EDF Project Controls Resource Framework
- Involvement in the defueling and decommissioning of an AGR nuclear power station
- Development of people capability in core project control skills
- Specialist support and project controls experience across EDF’s UK nuclear power stations