Project Cost Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Project Cost Engineer on an ongoing contract basis.

Based on the outskirts of Aberdeen, our oil & gas operator client is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer, ideally with Operator Project experience.

In addition to a competitive day rate, there is also a 3/2 hybrid working pattern and lovely modern offices with an onsite restaurant and fully equipped gym facilities.

Main duties include:

* Support the reporting to Project Engineers, Project Leader, Project and Engineering Manager and respective asset management team.
* Ensure preparation and management of annual budgets for the delivery of project services.
* Support PJC reporting
* Support preparation for Project FID decision gate
* VOWD, forecast/phasing input to asset Cost Analysts
* Control/interface with Contract Engineer on compliance and invoicing.
* Prepare timely and accurate cost reporting for both internal and external clients
* Analyse actual costs and forecast expenditure as directed and provide details on variances between budget and forecast
* Adhoc queries and response to assets

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
* Preferably a graduate in a relevant discipline
* Previous experience in the oil/gas industry with cost reporting experience
* Previous brownfield modification and subsea project experience desirable
* Detailed understanding of cost control / cost accounting principles
* Analytical skills with a knowledge of financial analysis techniques and economic measures
* Computer literate, with experience of SAP, Excel and Powerpoint

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference TR/071468

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