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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Cost Engineer at either the Bristol or Boscombe Down facilities, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\n Will focus on supporting very complex (LCM 4) Projects at all stages of project lifecycles from bidding and throughout delivery, including completing cost engineering analyses activities and assurance.\nThis role involves the implementation of tailored cost engineering solutions across bid, project, and programme environments.\nResponsibilities include supporting the development of estimates and Basis of Estimate (BoE) documentation, conducting cost and risk analysis, managing and maintaining cost engineering tools, and providing specialist cost engineering advice. 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In addition, it provides guidance and support to enabling functions and capability leads, ensuring the effective application of cost engineering principles and best practices throughout the organisation.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDrives best practice, application and implementation of cost engineering in support of delivering bids, projects and programmes\nWorking closely with project teams to develop and maintain high-quality estimates, and basis of estimate, using a range of cost engineering methods and techniques\nProduce reports on cost engineering data to support effective decision making\nSupports project teams and the business understand the broader cost engineering approaches and provide recommendations\nLead and guide very complex projects (LCM 4) on solving complex problems and implementing appropriate cost engineering solutions\nDevelop and implement Cost Assessment and Analysis such as Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) models and interpret the outputs\nEssential experience of the Senior Cost Engineer:\nApplies detailed/in-depth knowledge and experience of cost engineering, understanding the full project lifecycle, Expert in the application of quantitative analysis techniques\nUnderstanding of wider project management and controls techniques, trends and tools, with knowledge of associated areas, such as governance and assurance, benchmarking, data analysis and reporting, change control, cost control/reporting, supply chain development\nCommercial and financial awareness in the project environment is desirable\nDesirable qualifications for the Senior Cost Engineer:\nOne of: ACosE Certification, ICEAA Certification, MSc, BSc or BA in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics etc., Membership of an appropriate professional organisation e.g. SCAF, ICEAA, ACostE\nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is 37 hours per week and is based out of our Boscombe Down or Bristol facilities on a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week on average, onsite.\nBristol\nThe QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company’s broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. 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