Cost Engineer - Defence; Construction

Job Description

Our UK Real Estate Controls & Performance team has new & exciting opportunities within the Defence sector. We are currently looking to engage with cost engineering professionals with demonstrable experience delivering projects within Defence or other highly regulated industries.

Cost Engineers work as part of our project controls teams, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day to day contact point with the client.

Our people have the opportunity to move between sectors, building their experience across a broad range of major projects and programmes.

We are seeking people to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities and have a strong foundation of technical understanding in their core area of activity.

• Implement, administer and maintain cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates
• Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection
• Evaluate contractor invoices prior to submission for pre-approval
• Utilize information from Cost Capture System and input to cost report and validation of spending
• Evaluate and analyse fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision making
• Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis
• Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position

• Computer literate in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as SAP, Sage etc.
• Able to coordinate and work with other teams and have basic multi-disciplinary knowledge.
• Good research and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional working knowledge of Project Controls software and tools.

Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC).

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.