Brunel Looking for Head of Cost Control Engineering at Kuwait Full Time

About this role:

• Coordinate the overall cost analysis activities on one or more major complex projects assuming responsibility for preparation, quality and accuracy of project cost reports establishing liaison with project management and clients on all matters relating to cost control assigning and reviewing work of subordinate cost analysis staff
• Proactively sets priorities related to complex situations having multi-project and/or organizational impact
• Liaise with Company Corporate and Client accounting groups to establish a project cost control and reporting methodology
• Develop, implement and control the project accounting and job costing system to meet project requirements
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed
• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyze project costs
• Provide technical guidance to staff and assign work Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy Plans, controls & reports on project work May have direct reports and may make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff
• Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices Ensure payment of invoices according to EPCM contract terms
• Responsible for the Preparation and Implementation of Change Management
• Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts Department
• Liaise with Client for reporting purposes
• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the project Also prepare other financial analysis as required on an ad-hoc basis
• Implement financial controls including controlling authorizations of expenditure and cash flow projections
• Preparation of budgets in conjunction with engineering and construction team members
• Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between other team members, particularly in regard to cost, planning (forecasting) and procurement matters
• Ensure through quality practices that work is completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures
• Utilize Continuous Improvement processes to ensure consistent quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes
• Promote the identification of potential areas of concern or improvement, to maximize cost effectiveness on projects and work practices
• Develop and maintain a professional, highly skilled Cost Control team through leadership, resources, technical and system support, training and innovation
• Provide advice and guidance to other personnel as required
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other personnel
• Provide guidance and support to Asset Cost Controllers and Project Cost Controllers in fulfilling their cost control responsibilities
• Maintain a high level of communication / interface with other cost and project control personnel within
• Monitor cost control applications to ensure project data integrity
• Provide ad-hoc cost control support / advice to Project Engineers and Management
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU, etc
• Safety – Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the BU, etc Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

What you need to bring:

• Must have a Bachelor Degree
• Engineering qualification(s) or equivalent experience in engineering / construction preferable
• Must have minimum 15 years of total relevant experience
• Must have minimum 10 years of experience in oil & gas / petrochemical industry
• Proven computer literacy skills with experience in cost and project control computer applications
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others (verbally, in written communications and in presentations / meetings)
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan / prioritize all areas of responsibility such as: Budgets Time management Resources – training and succession planning
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of industry standard practices in cost control activities
• Experience in cost risk analysis is a plus
• Chartered Accountant or CPA, or Engineering Degree or relevant year’s experience Demonstrated relevant industry estimating experience, ideally gained within the oil and gas industry Knowledge of project management systems interfaces, ie Planning Tool (P3/ P3e with In Control, SAP, and any other systems, Via SQL) capable of controlling and monitoring project progress and expectations
• Demonstrable commitment to HSE management in a project environment High level organizational and planning skills
• High written and verbal communications skills
• A high level of customer focus.