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Cost Engineer- Pharmaceuticals

Macclesfield
3 weeks ago
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Cost Engineer- Pharmaceuticals

I am currently working with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer who are looking for a Cost Engineer to join the team on a 12-month FTC. This is a good opportunity for a contract Cost Engineer to develop their skillset within pharmaceuticals and work with one of the leading pharmaceutical organisations in the world.

Key responsibilities for the Cost Engineer- Pharmaceuticals

Monitor budgets and forecasts, perform cost-benefit analysis, for up to 200 different Projects worth up to £2Million.
Registration of new Projects using the internal Capital Approval Scheme.
Implementation onto SAP for various projects, providing work structures.
Manage Project budgets within SAP in line with approved budgets and oversee any Project changes and ensure this allocated correctly.
Collaborate with the project team for preparation costs of new projects and any baseline changes.
CAPEX reports to finance every month and assist other departments for management of Projects within budget allocation.

Requirements for the Cost Engineer- Pharmaceuticals

Honours within Engineering, Construction Management, or related subject.
Experience in Capital investment guidelines.
3-5 Years experience working in Pharmaceuticals or Biopharmaceuticals.
Strong understanding of contracts and business commercial agreements.
10 years working in Cost Management, for a manufacturing/ Production Facility.
Good technical background within Engineering.

To apply for the Cost Engineer- Pharmaceuticals or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on (phone number removed) or email me at

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