Senior Cost Engineer at Marvel Placement Consultant

Cost Engineer

• Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking a highly experienced Cost Engineer to oversee project cost management, budgeting, and reporting functions.
• The successful candidate will ensure accuracy in cost allocation, monitor project expenditures, and provide timely financial and progress reporting to support strategic project goals.
• The position will be based on-site with travel as required. The position will be based in the North West.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification or certification in Costing or Accounting.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Cost Engineering or Accounting within the mining industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Determine budget allocations and execute approval documentation for associated contracts and purchase order packages.
• Assist Procurement and Contract Administration with pricing data, schedules, and related contract documentation.
• Process invoices, monitor paid costs, and ensure adherence to project scope.
• Provide timely and accurate estimates of work completed based on progress data and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date job procedures for all cost engineering tasks.
• Ensure accurate time-cost allocations by investigating timesheet errors and coding discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts, identifying cost efficiencies and strategies.
• Implement cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collect and analyse installed quantities and expended work hours, delivering input into the Cost Control System and progress reporting.
• Identify and report cost and progress variations against planned budgets.
• Establish contract and purchase order packages within the Cost Control System, aligned with project and commercial requirements.

Closing:  2025-10-10