Overview
This Senior Cost Engineer role is a contract position within a significant offshore wind project, providing essential financial oversight and management during its construction phase. The contractor will collaborate closely with project and corporate teams to ensure accurate cost forecasting, support decision-making, and maintain compliance through diligent financial reporting. This position presents an opportunity to work on a major renewable energy initiative in a dynamic and international environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and administer project cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor and control overall project expenditure.
- Review, verify, and validate supplier, vendor, and subcontractor invoices and claims.
- Provide analysis and insight to support informed project decision-making.
- Assist with monthly project reporting and financial performance reviews.
- Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks, presenting recommendations to senior management.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across project and corporate teams.
- Support compliance with internal controls and local regulatory procedures.
Requirements
- Proven experience in cost engineering, project controls, or project finance within the renewables sector, particularly offshore wind.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial project management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Fluency in English; additional European language skills are desirable.
- Experience using SAP or other ERP systems is advantageous.
- Quantity Surveying qualification or similar commercial certification is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.