ALTEN Group
Within 30 years, ALTEN has become leader in both outsourced Engineering and IT Enterprise Services. ALTEN, composed of 58,000 employees (88% engineers), carries out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of 6,500 clients, the most prestigious companies in all sectors of industry, services and telecommunications. We work with key actors in the Aeronautics & Space, Defense & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services sectors.
ALTEN Switzerland
Since 2005, with 450 current employees, ALTEN Switzerland is a reference partner in providing Engineering services to 100 world leading companies. ALTEN Switzerland's activities cover all the main strategical areas of the Swiss market in Life Sciences, Engineering & IT Services.
Position: Cost Engineer (On-site in Visp – Minimum 4 Days/Week)
Overview:
As part of the Project Controls team, the Cost Engineer will oversee and coordinate all cost control and cost reporting activities for the project. This is a fully on-site position based in Visp, requiring physical presence at least four days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and deliver cost control reports, including but not limited to: budget tracking, commitments, Value of Work Done (VoWD), forecasting, capital expenditures (Capex), contingency management, variance analysis, and monthly project reporting.
Develop and maintain staffing plans by collecting actuals from SAP, coordinating with Project Management to assess and adjust future personnel needs, and generating clear and insightful reports on status, changes, and forecasts.
Support project changes by ensuring associated costs are accurately recorded. Foster a culture of cost awareness and clear communication to maintain data integrity and avoid surprises.
Ensure proper application of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for all requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
Act as a liaison with budget owners to ensure full understanding of budget allocations and cost procedures, providing continuous support and guidance as needed.
Analyze cost data to assess variances from the plan and evaluate the impact of actual performance on total installed costs.
Participate in delivery and functional team meetings and workshops as necessary.
Respond promptly to ad hoc data requests, perform data analyses, and prepare presentation materials.
Provide ongoing support to the Project Controls function as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Your Profile:
Education:
Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution. Preferred fields include Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying, or Business Management—or equivalent experience.
Languages:
Excellent command of English is required; business-level German is a plus.
Experience:
At least 10 years of experience as a cost engineer on large-scale pharmaceutical projects (>250 million CHF).
Technical Skills:
Proven ability to interpret and communicate cost data efficiently and accurately to senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with SAP, SAP Ariba, and Oracle Primavera Unifier is desirable.
Prior experience working in a global environment.
Familiarity with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contract environments.
Soft Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
Excellent analytical skills, capable of handling and drawing insights from large, complex datasets.
Adaptability to shifting priorities and ambiguous situations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced setting.
What we offer you
At ALTEN, we offer you the security of a permanent contract while also giving you the liberty to work with multiple prestigious clients. With the luxury of having a wide range of offices around the world, we are in a unique position to provide you with the freedom to experience national and international business opportunities. Thus, we function in a highly innovative market, always being up to date with the latest technologies and making you a pioneer in your field.
Therefore, we offer our employees sought-after trainings and workshops ranging from hard to soft skills and providing you with certificates that will further increase your qualifications, enabling you to participate in ground-breaking projects.
Apply now and be a part of our amazing journey. We believe in growing together