General information

External job title
Senior Cost Engineer Offshore Wind (m/f/d)
Company:
EnBW Generation UK Ltd.
Location:
London
Reference number:
T-PUSB
Full time/part time:
Full-time
About the company

At EnBW, we believe in energy for change - driving the transition to focus on renewable, sustainable energy solutions for customers. Whether it’s through driving expansion or using innovative technologies, we’re transforming the energy landscape for a better future. Join us, and together we can do something truly extraordinary, helping people and planet achieve climate-friendly electricity. Be part of a dynamic team that is committed to creating a better tomorrow, today. We’re one of the leading energy providers in Germany, dedicated to developing renewable energy solutions. From the start of our journey in 2012, we’ve been leaders in our field and on the water, building wind farms on land and sea, working to set a new course for the future and engineering a more sustainable tomorrow. And as we start our biggest mission to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm on UK and Irish seas, we’re looking for ambitious and driven people to join us. This is your chance to transform energy, for change.

Our benefits
  • Exciting tasks in a young and growing company
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid working pattern; 3+ days a week office attendance
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Private health and dental insurances
  • Pension scheme (also offered as a sacrifice)
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Comprehensive death in service cover
Your tasks

You will work as an integral part of a dynamic and highly professional Cost Team supporting large-scale Offshore Wind projects in the UK. As a Senior Cost Engineer Offshore Wind, you will:

  • Be responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and efficient project cost management system for the Mona and Morgan offshore wind farm projects.
  • Proactively lead the development of processes, procedures, systems and tools in support of the cost management system for Mona and Morgan. 
  • Deliver the high-quality cost forecasts for allocated Mona and Morgan workstreams and related monthly cost forecasting and reporting requirements, in the timely manner. 
  • Provide project leaders and shareholders with high quality cost related insights to facilitate decision making processes, including variance analysis and trends. 
  • Be responsible for ensuring Cost discipline integration with other key project processes, such as Planning, Risk Management and Management of Change. 
  • Be accountable for ensuring that the Mona and Morgan Cost Tool includes latest budget, commitments, actuals / accruals, AWP&B updates and Trends / Changes, as agreed. 
  • Successfully develop the interface with workstream leaders / work package managers and contractors to review and challenge costs and encourage simplification and efficient working. 
  • Assist in the review of ITT and bids, and effectively work with M3 Estimator on updating Capex updates and FID sanction estimates. 
  • Provide timely, regular and reliable assessments of the VOWD, ensuring that accruals stand up to audit. 
  • Effectively manage expenditure tracking and control, ensuring compliance with project WBS and budgets.  
  • Identify and quantify actual and potential Forex impacts.  
  • Provide valuable input to Cash Calls. 
  • Provide hands on support with the contract close out, Financial close / reconciliation, benchmarking and shared learning.
Your profile
  • A degree or the equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • You have an excellent understanding and proven track record of Cost Management / Control / Engineering on large infrastructure projects from Development through to Construction.
  • A background in Offshore Wind and Generation focus, is highly desirable. 
  • You are a self-motivated individual with a “can-do” attitude and, ideally, bring working experience in international Joint Ventures.
  • You are passionate about offshore wind projects and demonstrate the flexibility and willingness to travel incl. Germany within the scope of project implementation. 
  • You can familiarise yourself with new tasks at a short notice, and do take initiative and ownership.
  • Fluency in Business English, German is a plus.
  • And of course, you are a strong engaging and confident team player with good communication and persuasion skills, who enjoys working within intercultural and international teams.
About the department

Working within the Costing function in the complex offshore windfarms and their construction is your expertise, and you are passionate about a future powered by sustainable energy. With a decade of hands-on experience in designing, building, and managing offshore wind farms, you'll find yourself right at home in a corporate setting. Anticipate a diverse and engaging array of responsibilities that are as thrilling as they are significant.

Contact

Are you interested? Apply online now! A cover letter is not required; we may ask a few job-specific questions in our application form.
In addition to EnBW, our recruiting team also recruits for other Group companies. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Vermaaten | j.vermaaten@enbw.com.

Everyone is embraced here, irrespective of gender, age, sexual orientation, heritage, faith, beliefs, or physical ability.

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Recruiter
Julia Vermaaten | j.vermaaten@enbw.com