Total 8 Test Engineer job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in The United States of America

Job Title: Cost Engineer
Location: Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: £33,000 - £43,000 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56792

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Cost Engineer at our Warrington site.

The role
This role is full time, 37 hours per week and hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office/onsite and two days working from home.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential experience of the Cost Engineer

• Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector
• Extensive experience applying budgeting & cost control in a complex environment
• Awareness of various contracting methodologies (e.g. FIDIC/NEC3-4/JCT etc…) including resolution of claims and disputes
• Advanced knowledge of cost management techniques
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management

Qualifications for the Cost Engineer

• HNC or bachelor's level qualification/degree (or equivalent) in cost engineering, project management, quantity surveying or a related field

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) /security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/05/2024

#CAVDESTNUC

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Job Purpose / Overview

Working in the Cost Discipline of Integrated Project Controls (IPC), under the direction and leadership of the IPC Cost & Forecasting Manager, to take responsibility for all aspects of Cost within either one of the Programme Controls Teams or the Central Controls Team within the Project. To help lead the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). To support minimising the Estimate At Completion (EAC) for the Programme in accordance with best value.

It is the overarching objective of the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) Function to act as a centre of excellence: the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC Project.

Operating Environment

Thinking Environment:

• In order to understand the operating environment, the job-holder will be familiar with the following key documents:

• Company Manual - outlines the purpose of the company;
• Project Execution & Business Plan - describes the delivery strategy for the Project;
• Project Delivery Model - signposts readers to key procedures;
• Integrated Project Controls Manual - how work is undertaken in the Integrated Project Controls Function;
• Discipline-specific Procedures - detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc.

• The Nuclear environment is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR);
• Nuclear Safety Culture is of paramount importance to the Project and embedded throughout.

Key Interfaces include:

• Cost Discipline;
• Other Project Controls Disciplines (Estimating, Scheduling, Risk, Performance Measurement & Analysis, Project Controls Managers (PCMs));
• Project & Programme Managers;
• Programme Director;
• Supply Chain Function;
• Finance Function.

Principal Accountabilities

Team:

• Support the PCM or IPC Cost Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of Integrated Project Controls processes for Cost, including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis;
• Assist in leading, coaching and supporting all staff within the Cost Discipline;
• Collaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals in keeping with the HPC principles of Trust, Transparency and Teamwork.

Core Processes:

• Responsible for the production and maintenance of accurate cost and cash forecasts in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS);
• Responsible for the accurate maintenance all cost data for the Programme within the financial control system (EcoSys), including monthly ACWP calculations;
• Oversee and provide timely and focussed cost reporting for the Programme to key stakeholders, to a defined reporting cycle;
• Responsible for the accurate assessment of the EAC for the Programme;
• Responsible for ensuring that earned value techniques and indices are correctly implemented in the Programme;
• Assist with the development of cost systems and reports capable of delivering the Project objectives;
• Lead and ensure the assessment of all changes and accurate representation of approved changes within the Programme budgets;
• Compare and analyse trends within the Programme and identify areas of risk and opportunities;
• Oversee the review, acceptance and integration of cost estimates and forecasts provided by Tier 1 Contractors and suppliers;
• Adhere to Project governance and Cost standards and procedures;
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Leadership capability;
• Detailed understanding of cost management methodologies and techniques;
• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context;
• Detailed understanding of earned value analysis;
• Ability to understand and interpret complex cost data;
• Ability to understand and use cost management software;
• Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC;
• Working knowledge of cost risk analysis techniques;
• Good commercial awareness;
• High level of analytical and numerical skills;
• Good attention to detail;
• High standard of interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.

Desirable

• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and risk management techniques and associated software;
• Influencing skills;
• Ability to build relationships with Project stakeholders, and to act on behalf of the Programme Team as their representative;
• Working knowledge of French and/or Chinese languages an advantage.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or other related field;
• Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status;
• Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Cost role on a major construction project;
• Proven leadership experience;
• Experience in the use of cost management software systems such as EcoSys.

Desirable

• Experience in the use of a scheduling tool such as Primavera P6;
• Experience in the use of a risk management tool such as ARM;
• Experience in presenting complex information to senior executives and shareholders;
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.

Key Competencies

The jobholder will be expected to have a working level of knowledge of, and to use, the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:

• EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management);
• SAP (Financial Management);
• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Teamcenter (Document Control).

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Job Summary

Development and execution of the project cost estimation, cost plan, monitor costs and collects cost data to ensure conformity with management's budget directives, cost tracking, forecasting and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support or lead in cost estimation for projects at various stages of the project development like FS, FEED and EPC.
• Study and understand all relevant project documents relating to the cost management of allocated projects.
• Establish project control budgets based on the client approved Project Control Estimate.
• Cooperate with Project Management Team in identifying and gaining approval of Estimates/ Change Requests.
• Perform a variety of cost engineering functions including cost control, budget preparations, forecasting, risk management, contingency quantification and cost reporting.
• Review cost commitment and expenditure information (for all cost elements), for input to the cost control and reporting system on a weekly basis.
• Prepare regular cost reports and advise management of any forecast cost overruns, to maintain comprehensive accessible registers of financial approvals, variations and change orders.
• Report turnaround and project actual vs baseline cost status as required.
• Report earned value per vendor and identify trends that impact the final cost projections.
• Prepare final cost report and invoice to client.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Department Manager.
• Support in cost database input and evaluation of cost data.

Requirements:

• Degree in any Engineering with cost engineering (cost estimation or cost control) internship.
• A minimum of 8 years experiences in the capacity as a Cost Engineer in the oil & gas industries.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration.
• Fundamental knowledge in AACE Cost Estimate Classification.
• Basic knowledge of measurement, cost estimation and project cost control functions.
• Demonstrated success in past project involvement and technical delivery of small to medium size oil & gas projects.
• Enjoy numeric calculation and proficient in Excel software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal English.
• Good team player, self-driven with ability to interact across multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package.

Interested parties, please send in your detailed resume.

We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join our Project Management team (PMT). Responsible and accountable for the delivery of best in class capital projects assigned to department. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of

integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement and construction of

various sizes, types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion dollar mega size projects in South Asia.

You will have a minimum of fifteen years cost engineering experience in oil and gas,

petrochemical, refinery projects or facilities, with at least ten years in managing project budgets,

cost tracking, forecasting; and financial reporting with a Broad, multi-discipline knowledge and

experience of cost engineering for Oil and Gas projects.

Selected candidate will be engaged under a third-party agency payroll for the tenure of employment in SRC under 1-year renewable contract

Key Responsibilities:Lead the preparation and compilation of the overall project Class 3 cost estimate taking input from FEED contractors.
Work with Project Technical Consultant on Class 3 Cost Estimate.
Conduct ICSA on Class 3 Cost Estimate.
Liaise and review all the basis and computation of Class 3 cost estimate.
Establish the forecast of expenditure in Phase 3 and 4
Verify the robustness of quotations with reference to the MREs, as part of the build-up to the Class 3 cost estimate
Review the cost estimate with the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Business Manager
Lead the coordination with ICSA SME as part of the through-phase engagement during Phase 3, in collaboration with FEED contractors.
Establish detail Owner Cost estimate for Phase 4 and liaise with whole project team on the input to establish Class 3 cost estimate

Requirements:Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 15 years work experience as a Project Cost Estimator for Mega Projects.
Experience in cost estimation for international major and mega projects (>US$1B) in an engineering company
Familiar with Aspen or equivalent estimation software
Well demonstrated past cost estimate experience vs actual cost incurrence.

Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?
What's your expected monthly basic salary?
How many years' experience do you have as a Cost Engineer?

Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

• Acting as a vehicle and engineering subject matter expert, contributing where required to support colleagues and knowledge management material
  
• Supporting, investigating and challenging external engineering assessors, ensuring the right customer and commercial outcomes are achieved first time
  
• Undertaking audits of engineers and external suppliers and taking appropriate actions where required
  
• Feeding back to colleagues, customers and their representatives and supplier partners
  
• Managing and oversight of independent engineering use across claims, delivering targeted benefits and identifying opportunities to streamline our processes
  
• Managing work allocation and distribution
  

Skills we would love you to have

• Technical claims experience within engineering or repair management and knowledge of motor industry (bodywork or mechanical knowledge)
  
• Experience using computer estimating systems
  
• Ability and confidence to develop and maintain strong working relationships and able to discuss strategy with external stakeholders
  
  
  

What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.



Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

• Acting as a vehicle and engineering subject matter expert, contributing where required to support colleagues and knowledge management material
  
• Supporting, investigating and challenging external engineering assessors, ensuring the right customer and commercial outcomes are achieved first time
  
• Undertaking audits of engineers and external suppliers and taking appropriate actions where required
  
• Feeding back to colleagues, customers and their representatives and supplier partners
  
• Managing and oversight of independent engineering use across claims, delivering targeted benefits and identifying opportunities to streamline our processes
  
• Managing work allocation and distribution
  

Skills we would love you to have

• Technical claims experience within engineering or repair management and knowledge of motor industry (bodywork or mechanical knowledge)
  
• Experience using computer estimating systems
  
• Ability and confidence to develop and maintain strong working relationships and able to discuss strategy with external stakeholders
  
  
  

What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.



Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about technology and building creative channels to reach your audience? We are seeking a talented & motivated hands-on Developer to work in a dynamic team developing various applications supporting Regulatory Reporting function. A successful candidate will have strong design and problem solving skills. The role will involve all aspects of project life cycle including analysis/design, development, testing and deployment. The role allows interaction with business users, architects, developers and functional analysts globally both within the team and with other GS groups.

OUR IMPACT

Our team of engineers builds solutions to the most complex problems. We develop cutting-edge systems and processes that form the core of our key business and enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to critical deal information and crunch billions of data points each day to inform firm-wide market insights and strategies. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and make significant contributions to the field.

ABOUT REGULATORY ENGINEERING

Regulatory Engineering and the associated technology team are responsible for protecting this reputation through taking responsibility for the reporting of all of the firm’s activities to the many regulators throughout the world. In order to achieve this, the team processes all of the firm’s activity, be it securities or derivatives, within each of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates. The candidate will be part of the global team with presence in New York, London, Warsaw, Bangalore, Singapore and Tokyo.

How will you fulfill your potential?

• Work closely with technology and strategy teams across the firm to build high quality, secure, and maintainable systems using approved tools and software development practices.
• You will partner with the global technology and business teams to develop and implement solutions to fulfil regulatory obligations of the firm.
• Manage relationship and workflows with multiple stakeholders and enhance business understanding in a cross product role.
• Analyse key performance metrics, monitoring success of initiatives, optimizing the approach and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Enhance your technology skills by working closely with engineers working on cutting edge system.

RESPONSIBILIITES

• Providing leadership to projects by leading project discussions, design, development and testing.
• Defining and enforcing compliance to development processes and best practices.
• Leading by example and guiding the team effectively.

DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

Successful candidates have a great opportunity to work in a dedicated and highly-motivated team, work closely with functional, technical and business experts, and develop an understanding of the full range of products traded by the firm. Ambitious candidates will be able to progress to technical expert roles, within the team.

SKILL / EXPERIENCE

Technical

• 5+ years’ experience with a proven track record in designing and implementing Real time distributed processing systems and event processing architecture.
• Experience in BigData processing platform/tools like Hadoop and Spark is preferred.
• Focus on software quality – ability to write clean code and encourage others to do so.
• Experience with near real time transactional systems with NoSQL databases (Kafka, Elastic Search).
• Excellent problem solving and Design skills.
• Experience in BPMN and user workflow based systems is preferred.
• Experience with JavaScript based web development e.g. Angular / ReactJS.
• Good knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit/Testing/Fitnesse) and concepts (Test Driven Development, Regression and Parametric Testing).
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms and designing for performance and resiliency.

Relevant

• Demonstrates strong oral, written, and presentation skills. Substantial degree of interaction with clients to provide technical solutions.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously and executes projects independently. Agile Methodology planning is preferred.
• Experience in leading development teams with multiple global stakeholders.
• Provides guidance to other team members and teams on a project basis.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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