Cost Engineer

Job Description Due to growing demand in high-profile nuclear programmes, we are recruiting Cost Engineers to support a client playing a transformative role in the UK energy sector. This role will contribute to cost control and performance reporting on complex projects, ensuring accurate budget tracking and decision-ready insights.There is also opportunities to work on carbon capture, renewable energy and transmission and distribution projects around the North West.Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days client site.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop cost control structures and map estimates to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Planning Packages, and Control AccountsEstablish project control budgets and monitor actual costs, accruals, and commitments against those baselinesImplement and report Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics including ETC (Estimate to Complete) and EAC (Estimate at Completion)Adhere to NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks throughout cost reporting and control activitiesMonitor project contingency, track change control, and analyse cost trends to inform decision-makingSupport forecasting, cost capture alignment (Work Orders, Purchase Orders), and manage subcontract cost data integrationPrepare cost information for emerging changes and support cost implications documentationWhat Youll BringProfessional project controls experience specializing in Cost Engineering/Control across the project lifecyclesStrong capability in Excel and familiarity with cost systems such as SAP, Oracle, interfacing between corporate finance and project toolsAbility to define, implement, and maintain cost procedures and standards for projects or programmesEligible for BPSS-level security clearanceMembership in APM, PMI, or similar professional body is advantageousEffective communication, analytical, stakeholder management, and research skills; motivated to work in the nuclear sectorWhats On OfferOpportunity to influence cost control on one of the UK's flagship nuclear energy infrastructure programmesFlexible, hybrid working arrangements supporting a healthy worklife balanceLong-term career development opportunities within a forward-thinking energy team

Created: 2025-12-18