Assistant Target Cost Engineer
Core
Support the development, review, and assurance of target costs across a diverse portfolio of regulated infrastructure projects to ensure alignment with investment decisions and commercial frameworks.
Role type
Assistant Target Cost Engineer
Builds
Commercial targets and governance records for water and wastewater investment programmes
Domain
Utilities (Water) / Construction / Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Analytical skills, attention to detail, commercial principles understanding, target costing methodologies, contract interpretation, risk identification, process improvement, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Knowledge of target costing/estimating, experience in construction/infrastructure/utilities/water sector, familiarity with Copperleaf or similar cost management systems, professional qualifications
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Copperleaf
Responsibilities
Calculate and assure target costs across regulated projects, validate commercial and contractual data, act as a link between planning and delivery teams, support target cost reviews and assurance activities, contribute to commercial policy development, assist with assurance audits and benchmarking, support training sessions for colleagues and partners
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC