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Welcome to Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group.

You might know us for the prestigious construction work we deliver around the world. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, skills and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, Faithful+Gould is a great place to be with our flexible and remote working policies supporting you. We're also passionate about what we do while valuing each other equally with recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'  Learn more.

As a Cost Engineer you will work within the Nuclear Project Controls team, under the direction and leadership of a Senior Project Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and deliver timely and accurate cost data and reports  for one of our key clients. You will help with the establishment, development and maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the actual cost. This position is open for South West, South East and North West Region.

Core Accountabilities:

• Ensure alignment of data between cost and other disciplines within project controls.
• Ensure alignment of actual cost of work performed and financial actuals.
• Work with key interfaces to identify and understand issues and concerns.
• Collaboratively resolve issues, implement corrective action or escalate as required.
• Maintain project data within area of work, identify local issues and suggest resolutions or changes.
• Support the project controls manager in the implementation and maintenance of the project controls processes for cost, including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to help deliver project goals in keeping with the principles of Trust.
• Transparency and Teamwork.
• Produce and maintain accurate cost and case forecasts in alignment with the cost breakdown structure.
• Accurately maintain all cost data for the programme within the financial control system including monthly actual cost calculations.
• Co-ordinate and produce cost reports to a defined reporting cycle.
• Assist in the accurate assessment of the completion estimate.
• Assist in the trend and change process, including production of project change reports, analysis of cost impact and provision of feedback on areas of opportunity and risk.
• Review acceptance and integration of cost estimates and forecasts provided by contractors and suppliers.
• Assist with the analysis of earned value.
• Adhere to project governance, cost standards and procedures.
• Ensure all project documents are correctly protectively marked in accordance with procedures.

Why work for Faithful+Gould?

Join us and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas.

In 2020, we took away Silver and Gold in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards; and made finalist for the Young Surveyor of the Year. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you'll benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge.

Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we're making a positive impact.

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Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading international consultancy with over 70 years of integrated project and programme management expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills and support to develop in ways that work for you. You'll be trusted to play a vital role in the organisation while making a tangible difference to the world and our future.

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Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.