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Role overview The Cost Engineer will provide technical support and guidance to the Area Manager Epc Manager and performs cost estimating analysis and control activities as directed. Supervises cost engineering activities when delegated. Principal accountabilities Assists in preparing cost data for proposals and contract negotiations. Participates in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the-job training programs. Determines scope definition requirements for a project and works with Engineering and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan. Develops quantity takeoffs for a discipline or specialty using defined documents or undefined scope assumptions. Verifies quantities provided by others. Develops and applies unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs and to otherwise developed quantities for a project. Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures. Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording reporting and analyzing standards programs and reports. Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications including the consistent use of applicable procedures. Independently provides financial reporting and trending with oversight for the Cost Manager. Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts. Investigates the requirements for estimating and or cost control data for an Area project. Collects and classifies cost engineering data. Performs data analysis and development. Qualifications and experience Experience performing quantity takeoffs statistical analysis and computer operations or skilled in understanding technical processes engineering drawings quantity determinations and mathematical and financial reports. Skilled in oral and written communication. Knowledge in the use of computer software for executing work processes. Knowledge in capital cost and services estimating. Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering procurement contracts construction and start-up work processes. Professional qualification and chartered status. Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. Framework and boundaries The Development team is accountable for the delivery of the airport Capital Investment Plan of Â?900m in Q5. The Capital Plan is delivered through two key delivery programmes which are supported by enabling functions. Expenditures within the two programmes vary from between Â?80m yr to Â?280m yr. The Development team consists of around 70 staff. The team manage in the region of 20 key consultants and contractors and at any one time stewards around 100 projects. The Project Controls team provide functional support and expertise to the Capital Programmes and the Cost Engineer is a significant role within the team. The job holder will be expected to implement and drive Cost Management activities at all levels within the Development team organisation. The role supports both the two programmes and the wider Development organisation with specific expertise where appropriate. It will require the implicit use of personal drive and motivation to influence behaviours and achieve targeted outcomes. This role operates across all stages of the process structure. Please forward your cv to dylan.moorcraft hays.com Hays Construction &amp Property is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&amp Cs Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk