Blueprint Recruitment is looking to speak with Cost Planners to join a global Design Engineering Consultancy, on a contract basis.

The successful candidate must be able to commute into Reading, as this position requires office presence on a hybrid basis.

If selected, you will be responsible for developing accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts for construction projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

· Update SAP with information pertaining to forecasts, actuals and slippage

· Tracking key milestones required by the business

· Assure the quality of the data and compliance with financial and corporate policies

- Work alongside the governance team to ensure that changes to funding reflect project initiatives and changes in governance

· Liaise the Programme Manager to ensure monitoring and forecasting of Unbriefed allocations

· Support Budget setting and financial forecasting for their functional area of the business

· Maintain a consistent Cost Breakdown Schedule within SAP with Activity ID mapping and coding, enabling compliance with IFRS and other reporting standards

· Ensure that changes to baseline performance are escalated

· Ensure correct cost settlement and capitalisation

Key Requirements:

· 10 years’ experience with the use of SAP

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

· Extensive experience in cost planning

· Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Detail-oriented and organised  

· Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team