Cost Lead

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

• Development of Cost Control Procedures as required to suit client requirements but in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and the Project Execution Plan/Quality Plan
• Development of Project Total Installed Cost budgets based upon prepared Cost Estimate and the management thereafter
• Liaison with Project Manager and the Project Team to ensure a full understanding of the project’s requirements and that the information and deliverables for Cost reporting and forecasting are received in a correct and timely manner.
• Review and interrogation of analysis of professional services cost and man-hour trends, identifying and reporting significant projected overruns or under-runs in both a design and construction environment.
• Review and interrogation of analysis of cost identifying and reporting significant projected overruns or under-runs against a project capital cost budget.
• Liaison with Estimating and Planning Functions to ensure consistent provision of information relating to cost, manhours and schedule.
• Management and maintenance of Earned Value Measurement system for both Professional Services and Construction Subcontracts.
• Development and maintenance of the Change Control process to manage, compile and present, with justification, changes reflecting the full change impact on a project in terms of scope, cost and schedule.
• Management and forecasting of Contingency Drawdown as required.
• Day to day direction of personnel reporting to the lead cost engineer as may be required to administer the function in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Assist Cost Control Manager in any task required.
• Presentation of current cost status and forecast to Senior Management and client
• Contribute to development of new techniques and standards. Develop processes that require innovation and ingenuity.

• Experience of Cost Control in a Design and Construction Environment is imperative
• Relevant experience in Cost Control with extensive Capital Cost Management bias
• Experience in Process Industries would be a distinct advantage together with formal qualifications in Project Controls preferably with a degree level education

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

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