Our client is currently seeking a Nuclear Cost Engineer to join their Business Management sub-function on a contract basis. Based in Reading, this role entails providing and delivering cost engineering capability in support of nuclear projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct full and detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations and recovery planning in accordance with monthly reporting timescales
• Establish the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and lead on the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data and developing benchmarking information to meet specific needs
• Provide trended data to the Project Manager based on performance to date and emerging trends including making recommendations
• Prepare, monitor and control forecasts and budgets for specified projects, including change control
• Interrogate systems and performance to ascertain actual expenditure and project accruals as needed
• Prepare cost reports, including trend analysis and early warnings where necessary
• Track manpower productivity and analyse time booked to projects including resource usage vs. planned, resource constraints, etc., and make any relevant recommendations to the Project Manager
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality, and be a great team player

• Experience in cost forecasting and management within the nuclear sector
• Strong understanding of SPI, CPI variance analysis and root cause analysis
• Ability to establish and manage a Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
• Proficiency in preparing and controlling project forecasts and budgets
• Expertise in preparing and interpreting cost reports including trend analysis and early warnings
• Capability to track and analyse manpower productivity and resource usage
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality

If you are an experienced Cost Engineer with a background in nuclear projects, we would love to hear from you.