Reports to:
Project Controls Manager, UK Operations
Job Description
The role will lead project cost management and cost estimating activities across newcleo’s UK projects. The post holder will work initially to develop a robust development phase cost baseline for the 30MWe prototype reactor and subsequently manage value of work done/ forecast expenditure against the baseline and agreed budgets in collaboration with budget holders, the project leadership team and in close cooperation with group finance and group programme management teams. The post holder will also lead on producing detailed overnight capital cost estimates of increasing certainty, working with internal engineers and managers, the commercial team and external consultants as necessary.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead project cost management for newcleo’s UK projects, including preparation of baseline cost plans for development phase and managing value of work done (VOWD) and forecast costs to complete in collaboration with commercial/ project management colleagues.
- Lead work to develop progressive maturity of overnight cost estimates for the 30MWe prototype and 200MWe modules taking into account estimating uncertainty, commercial and project risks and reasonable contingency allowances.
- Produce project cost reports on a monthly basis to feed into project status reports and management reviews.
- Effectively integrate with group finance team and group programme management office to ensure quality of information and data exchange, clarity of interfaces and continuous improvement of processes and systems.
- Support the development of newcleo processes and procedures for project controls and reporting and work with group programme management office on the configuration and implementation of new systems.
- Work collaboratively as part of a small agile project controls team to ensure proportionate but best practice project management and control of UK projects.
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant experience working in large complex projects in a cost management/ estimating capacity, ideally with prior experience in the nuclear industry and/or of power construction projects.
- Knowledge of treasury green book requirements for appraisal and evaluation and familiar with AACE general principles/ estimate classifications or similar.
- Strong commercial awareness and broad project management/ controls capabilities.
- Experience of working with ERP and PLM systems is a bonus. Experience of integrating cost and schedule is preferred.
- Exceptional numeracy, adept at presenting complex data simply and expert in manipulating high quantities of data in MS Excel.
- Creates credibility with internal stakeholders, able to build confidence and influence effectively.
- Combination of academic qualificiation and appropriate professional experience; Evidence of continuous professional development and career progression. Professional affiliation preferable.