Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Cost Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Suffolk. Key responsibilities will be: The Cost Engineer is accountable to the client Project Controls Group Head, PPM and/or Operations Manager and are responsible for providing cost management support to the clients Nuclear Generation work portfolio and will monitor, control and forecast the costs during the Project lifecycle. This role has no direct reports The role will be based on site and will require from time to time, business travel to UK sites/stations. Flexible working arrangements between office and home are possible. In this role you will report to the Operations Manager, but be accountable for project delivery directly to the client Strong communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks and be results-focused tempered with a team-centred approach Have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture Qualifications Minimum of HNC/HND ideally in a cost related discipline or relevant experience and MACostE is desirable Breadth of experience across whole project and programme lifecycle. e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning Understand the inter-relationship between time cost and commercial aspects of the project life cycle Working knowledge of latest version of Primavera Experienced in the use of SAP Finance and Project modules The ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work Proficient in the use of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools, proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis Ability to communicate well at all levels of management, produce monthly reports, to an agreed reporting cycle, to provision of intelligent information For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit www.westlakesrecruit.co.uk Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications