Cost Engineer

THE COMPANY Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services provide scaffolding services and access equipment, coating and painting, cleaning, insulation and fireproofing services to some of the UK’s largest industrial clients. THE SITE Working on-site at Stanlow Refinery (Essar) based in Ellesmere Port. Please note: It is essential to hold a full UK driving licence and your own transport to take on this role. The role is initially on a fixed-term contract basis until Mid 2025 however may be extended further subject to requirements. ROLE OVERVIEW * Cost Engineer / Controller required for the reporting against project cost budgets, the tracking, management and reporting of project expenditure to enable robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. * Supports senior members of the project controls team through the preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, ensuring budgets and reports are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements. * This will typically involve the review, analysis and reporting of actual and forecasted project costs against the project approved budget. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Liaise with procurement, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour manhour costs. * Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project WBS * Monitor and control cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of project lifecycle * Prepare and provide project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements * Submission of payment applications * Monitor and report on cost impact of project manpower forecasts * Develop and issue project change orders / variations in accordance with contract * Facilitate and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications * Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown * Attend project meetings as required WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * Previous experience in Project Controls/Cost Controlling/Cost Engineering roles * Numerical and analytical skills with an inquisitive mindset * Good Knowledge and application of cost management and cost reporting tools * Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office and especially excel packages * Ability to work well in a team and independently * Strong communication skills – both written and verbal * Excellent customer service focus, both internally and externally * Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multi-task WHAT'S ON OFFER? * A competitive base salary * Excellent company benefits * Local accommodation allowance can be provided if required