Senior Cost Engineer

at  Linesight

Overview:
At Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.
The Opportunity:
The Senior /Cost Engineer is responsible for analysing project data and creating detailed cost estimates. This includes assessing the cost of labour, materials, equipment, and other resources within the QS team. Cost Engineers work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, stakeholders and other QS team members to ensure that projects are completed within budget.

• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including the handling of any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken
• Support project management with clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication running what if scenarios
• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency #Interact with the engineering team, procurement, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers.
• Coordinate project activities with various functions such as marketing, quality, and manufacturing.
• Perform quantity surveys from construction documents and physical site inspections.
• Analyze construction cost data and design drawings.
• Anticipate cost overages and prepare cost exception reports.
• Calculate part prices and tooling investments for new and ongoing projects.
• Provide support during change management processes.
• Communicate technical updates to suppliers related to cost drivers and investments.
• Conduct frequent visits to suppliers and technical exhibitions to stay informed about product methods and materials.