Cost Control Engineer

Join one of the biggest road projects in Norway’s history!

The public-private contract (PPP) includes the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a 9.4 kilometer four-lane highway, located in the Norwegian county of Vestland. The project aims to improve travel between Bergen and the island of Sotra on the west coast. The construction includes the construction of two twin tunnels of 4.6 kilometers in length and a four-lane bridge of about 900 meters. The new road system will have a space dedicated to public transportation, as well as access for pedestrians and bicycles. In addition, the project includes the construction of three smaller bridges.

JOB SUMMARY

Cost Control Engineer

Location: Norway – Sandsleeve

Project: Sotra Link

Salary: Negotiable

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

Cost Control, Cost Management, Commercial Management

IMPORTANT

Between 5/10 years experience within a similar position required

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded. 
• Provide planning and Cost Controlling support for all projects which includes variation reporting, monitoring of milestone progress to the preparation of customer billing processes. 
• Perform and manage project activity scheduling and monitoring. 
• Perform technical and commercial review of subcontractor’s quotations for the preparation of Service agreements. 
• Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the project work. 
• Attend project meetings and discussions with the PMT and external clients. 
• Perform project costing related reporting to the team and management’s review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget. 
• Provide Cost Control and planning advice to the internal team as and when required. 
• Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Relevant candidates MUST have the following:

• Technically strong in project cost planning, scheduling and reporting.
• Knowledge in the use of Heavy Job software.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and meticulous.
• Possess good project background and technical writing ability and skills.
• Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative.
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Cost management software: PRISM, Ecosys, MS Project, SAP

If you have all the necessary qualifications and experience of similar work, this could be your opportunity to become part of our team.

Please send your CV to this advert. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please feel free to call Simon on 07305299939. Alternatively, please send your CV with references to: simon.fellows@vgcgroup.co.uk