Cost Engineer - Defence (Construction) at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Derby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Control, Cost Estimation, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Analysis, Budget Tracking, SAP, Sage, Microsoft Excel, Project Controls, Performance Reporting, Bid Evaluation, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Security Clearance (SC), Cost Capture Systems, Financial Reporting

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/ Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 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. Key deliverables (Not limited to): 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 Qualifications 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. Demonstrable Project Cost Control techniques. 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) and in order to do so will need to be: • British Nationals • Hold a UK Passport Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-DW1 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Real estate

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Responsibilities

Implement and maintain cost control systems to track budgets, expenditures, and forecasts for defence projects. Provide financial analysis, cost reporting, and bid evaluations to support client decision-making.