Cost Engineer

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Every day, our 7,500 Switchers across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) collaborate to tackle the challenge of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are committed to sharing knowledge and expertise to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, we provide engineering and project management services, as well as digital solutions, to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects. Assystem is ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, shaping a reliable energy future for all.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the top three independent nuclear engineering companies worldwide. Be part of an innovative team driving forward the clean energy transition, and work on projects that deliver real-world impact while developing your professional expertise.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission: Cost Estimation Expert

As a Cost Estimation Expert, you will contribute to a portfolio of complex nuclear projects by providing high-quality cost estimation services. Working closely with technical documentation and stakeholders, you will apply various estimation methodologies and leverage your expertise to deliver critical insights into project costs, timelines, and associated risks.

Key Responsibilities:

⚡️ Data Analysis and Organisation:

• Analyse input data and project documentation.
• Define and optimise the structure of information to drive cost reductions.

⚡️ Cost Estimation:

• Perform detailed cost estimations across civil works, mechanical equipment, ventilation, and electrical systems.
• Apply diverse estimation methods, from global (analogy-based) to detailed (quantities and measurements).
• Quantify uncertainties and associated risks for decision-making.

⚡️ Management and Coordination:

• Lead cost estimation initiatives and align stakeholders on project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clarity and alignment of objectives.

⚡️ Reporting and Critical Analysis:

• Prepare comprehensive estimation reports and deliver insights to stakeholders.
• Provide critical analysis, justifications, and expert advice on estimation outcomes.

Qualifications:

🛠 Educational Background:

• Engineering degree with a strong foundation in industrial project estimation, particularly within the energy sector.

🛠 Professional Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in cost estimation for large-scale industrial projects.
• Expertise in applying various estimation methodologies and statistical approaches.
• Experience in designing and implementing estimation tools tailored to project needs.

🛠 Technical Competencies:

• Mastery of cost estimation techniques and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with industrial project estimation tools and software.
• Ability to develop customised estimation frameworks to support decision-making.

🛠 Soft Skills:

• Methodological rigor and attention to detail.
• Analytical and synthetic thinking skills.
• Strong client-oriented mindset with exceptional communication and writing skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

🛠 Educational Background:

• Engineering degree with a strong foundation in industrial project estimation, particularly within the energy sector.

🛠 Professional Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in cost estimation for large-scale industrial projects.
• Expertise in applying various estimation methodologies and statistical approaches.
• Experience in designing and implementing estimation tools tailored to project needs.

🛠 Technical Competencies:

• Mastery of cost estimation techniques and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with industrial project estimation tools and software.
• Ability to develop customised estimation frameworks to support decision-making.

🛠 Soft Skills:

• Methodological rigor and attention to detail.
• Analytical and synthetic thinking skills.
• Strong client-oriented mindset with exceptional communication and writing skills.

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and make a difference by contributing to the success of critical energy projects that shape the future of energy. Leverage your expertise to provide valuable insights and recommendations in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

Benefits include:

• 12% Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell days
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Flexible working options
• Employee referral scheme

Assystem is committed to fostering diversity and innovation within our teams. We value the unique contributions of our people and strive to create impactful solutions for the future of energy. Bring your expertise and help us shape tomorrow's energy landscape!

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.