Senior Project Controls Engineer – Cost Engineer

About The Role Senior Project Controls Engineer - Cost Engineer Consultant to Associate Director level Barrow-in-Furness (Mixture of home, office and client sites) Permanent Full time with flexible core hours About this opportunity Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too. Gleeds Energy Project Controls team has grown tremendously over the past 12 months, and we are looking to further grow by recruiting a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Cost Engineer. In this role you will play a critical part in the support and delivery of major, complex projects, particularly within the defence sector. Your day to day could involve: Maintain and monitor the cost control account Report on performance using Earned Value analysis Develop and implement accurate technical cost capture methodology SAP analysis and collation of cost data Establish project budgets from estimates, track committed costs and forecast cost to completion Evaluation Change control and the impact on Projects Collaborating with Project Managers and stakeholders to provide cost-related insights and recommendations Support the assurance of cost reporting Production of performance packs for Senior Management Trend analysis, KPI and milestone reporting Utilise different and appropriate cost techniques in development of benchmarking, audit or independent analysis. Provide knowledgeable input into the cost process, guidance and development/coaching of wider cost community. Understand other project controls elements such as planning, earned value, progress measurement, change control pre- and post-contract However, in the consultancy world, no two days are the same! We are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development. About You Who we're looking for: Ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered Must have experience within the Construction environment or engineering discipline and relevant experience within Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service contracting) sector is essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as a methodical way of thinking with excellent problem solving skills SAP and CEMAR experience Experience operating forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4 Professional qualifications and/or membership of the APM, AcostE or other relevant Chartered Institute are desired, and will be supported if not already obtained What we can offer you Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people About Us About us A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose. With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive. Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work: Professionalism with personality Excellence with humility Innovation with agility We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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