Cost Engineer

National Grid • Permanent • Warwick, GB • £46.42k / year • 25m ago

About The Role

Brand New Role – Permanent – Warwick / Hybrid Working

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

In this new position as Cost Engineer, you will help design and implement the portfolio-level Cost Management discipline in line with the Portfolio Controls framework, aligning with the Strategic Infrastructure (SI) BMS to enable consistent, transparent, and accurate cost information. You will support the delivery of the ASTI portfolio, which is a multi billion £ group of more than 20 Great Grid Upgrade projects.

This role is based at our Warwick office which has free onsite parking, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

Leveraging this hybrid working, this team current work typically 2 day per week in the office, which is dependent on personal and business needs. Flexibility is available around this if needed.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

Is knowledgeable about UK infrastructure project development stages, including pre-construction activities (consenting, design, development)
Understands cost control for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Has working knowledge of cost management systems (e.g., Unifier, Ecosys), financial management systems (e.g., SAP), and proficiency in MS Excel.

Additionally you’ll likely have proven analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work in complex matrix environments and experience in creating or maintaining cost estimates for infrastructure projects.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

You’ll be responsible for maintaining a central estimating repository, ensuring that all key information related to the latest estimate iterations is accurately registered and easily accessible
You will support Level 2 assurance reviews in line with SI BMS processes and minimum standards.
Supporting the implementation of Cost Estimating and Control you will apply processes across the SI portfolio.
Engaging with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with cost management minimum standards.
Supporting Onshore and Offshore PMO by providing guidance and direction to project teams to ensure maturity and consistency.
Tracking relevant actions resulting from assurance review processes, you’ll work closely with practitioners to ensure actions are taken accordingly.
You will take responsibility for the master data structure, which mainly consists of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), and relevant reporting structures, keeping it updated in line with the latest changes.
Assisting in the development of Cost Systems and Reports, you’ll ensure these are aligned in delivering project and portfolio objectives.
You’ll work closely with stakeholders across a matrix environment including Programme and Project Management Offices, Estimators, Commercial Team, Investment Accountants, Finance Business Partners, Project Risk and Planning Team

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £52,000 – £61,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on June 12th at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held on June 26/27th.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.