Cost Engineer
Turner & Townsend
Oversee project cost, schedule, risk, and change to deliver value and meet targets
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
+12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Construction Management
and more..
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Buildings
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
monte carlo
cost dashboard
change management
vendor scheduling
trend analysis
client liaison
- Actively participate in project team risk evaluations, incorporating the defined risks into monte carlo to output quantitative impacts to the overall project cost and schedule.
- Create and/or work within a cost report, summarizing financials in a executive level dashboard.
- Understand change management principals, lead agreed change management process and work flow, providing a platform for adding/tracking/monitoring/approving change.
- Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators, recommend remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client.
- Work closely with the client to define vendor schedule requirements.
- Understand procurement principals, collate lead times from vendors and client into the master schedule communicate the prioritisation of ordering materials and equipment to meet scheduled install dates.
- Hold vendors accountable for required schedule updates and reporting to maintain timely and accurate updates of the master schedule ensuring that the schedules adhere to the defined process and quality expectations.
- Control costs with your knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principals, procurement principals.
- Lead the evaluation of the project‘s time, cost, and quality targets, applying governance controls as necessary to enable the successful delivery of the project.
- Act as the key point of contact to the client overcoming delivery and commercial issues whilst preparing formal and ad hoc reports focussing on time, cost and quality targets.
- Guide and influence the general contractor, ensuring they are progressing in line with the schedule and within agreed cash flow parameters.
- Coordinate and lead planning sessions and workshops with clients and vendors to compile the master project/programme schedule, agreeing baselines and a critical path.
- Work closely with the project team to stay informed on status of project changes, incorporating and communicating these to the project team to allow for approvals in the change management process.
- Cooperate with a remote team of cost managers responsible for reaching an agreed, market tested cost baseline and ensuring the client is receiving value for money.
What you bring
primavera p6
ms office
project controls
time management
teamwork
risk management
- Proven experience in project controls coordination in all phases of the project lifecycle including program, risk and reporting with, specialist life sciences or data centre sector experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the ability to determine corrective actions or recommendations based on facts and figures and critically evaluating information and data from various sources.
- Strong time management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines as necessary.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent service.
- Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Advanced skills in MS Office and Primavera P6
- Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your clients and have the ability to work independently.
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Company
Overview
1946 Established
Year Founded
Marks the beginning of the company's operations.
£1.2B Turnover
Global Turnover in 2023
Significant financial growth compared to the previous year.
64% Real Estate
Revenue Breakdown
The majority share of revenue comes from the real estate sector.
37% Net Revenue
Net Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased significantly in 2023.
- Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy.
- Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients.
- With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.
89%
Employee Pride
A strong majority of employees feel proud to be part of the organization.
7.9/10
Employee Engagement
Reflects a solid level of engagement among employees, based on internal surveys.
- Loves a challenge: Tackles complex projects and overcomes challenges.
- Stronger together: Teamwork and collaboration drive exceptional results.
- Bring out the best: Develops and empowers employees to reach their full potential.
90% GHG Reduction
Net-Zero Commitment
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as part of their net-zero strategy.
80% Supply Chain Emissions
Sustainability Focus
80% of their emissions come from the supply chain, targeting a 170,643 tCO2E reduction by 2030.
170k+ CO2 Reduction
Ambitious Climate Target
Seeks to reduce 170,643 tCO2E from the supply chain by 2030.
2017 Global Compact Member
Sustainable Development Leader
Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2017, aligning with sustainable development goals.
- Uses the TCFD framework to manage climate risks and opportunities.
- Sustainability is embedded into major projects and programs.
- Focuses on making assets resilient to climate change through sustainable procurement strategies.
- Aligns environmental policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Strives for transparency in measuring and monitoring performance.
- Provides ESG services to help clients achieve net-zero.
33.7% Female
Global Representation
The company has 33.7% female colleagues globally.
8.6 Global Score
Acceptance Factor
Employees rate acceptance of all backgrounds at 8.6/10 globally.
40% Target by 2025
Gender Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation globally by 2025.
81% Survey Rate
Engagement Feedback
81% of employees participate in quarterly inclusion surveys.
- An environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated, enabling individuals from various backgrounds to thrive.
- A comprehensive diversity and inclusion roadmap was initiated in 2018.
- A diversity base-lining initiative was implemented to better understand workforce makeup and identify areas for improvement.
- Diverse perspectives are seen as crucial for driving innovative and creative solutions to transform performance in a green, inclusive, and productive world.
- Reverse mentoring programs facilitates discussions between employee network groups and senior management to address inclusivity barriers.
- Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys gather feedback on engagement drivers, including D&I.
- A supplier diversity program encourages the use of diverse firms, including minority-owned, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, promoting vendor competition, competitive advantage, and positive economic impact on local communities.
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