Cost Engineer

Build your career on one of the UK’s most significant low-carbon infrastructure projects.
Join a project that is helping shape the future of clean energy while offering the opportunity to develop your expertise within a complex, large-scale programme environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a Cost Engineer to contribute to a nationally important project, working alongside experienced professionals and supporting key commercial and project controls activities that drive informed decision-making.
As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate cost forecasting, reporting, and analysis across a major engineering programme.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned to CBS/WBS structures.
• Maintain cost and forecast information within project systems such as EcoSys and SAP.
• Prepare and coordinate regular cost and forecasting reports.
• Analyse project performance and provide commentary on key cost drivers.
• Support trend and change management processes across the project.
• Generate performance indicators and identify risks and opportunities.
• Deliver clear cost insights to support business decision-making.
• Provide analytical support to Senior Cost Engineers.
• Interpret technical, financial and performance data to support project priorities.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple teams and disciplines.

 
Qualifications & Requirements
 

• HND or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a project management environment.
• Previous experience within a project controls discipline.
• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience producing cost and forecasting reports.
• Ability to interpret financial and technical information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in cost management systems such as EcoSys, SAP or similar.

 
What’s in it for you?
 
The Nuclear Energy sector offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that have a lasting impact on society, energy security and sustainability. As investment in clean energy continues to grow, professionals in this sector benefit from long-term career prospects, exposure to complex engineering programmes, and opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills in a future-focused industry.
 

• Competitive salary and market-leading package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Long-term career stability within a growing sector.
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
• Gain experience with complex, multi-billion-pound programmes.
• Be part of a project delivering lasting economic and environmental benefits.

 
Company Overview
 
Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and technical excellence, they provide employees with the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes that make a meaningful difference. Their culture promotes collaboration, continuous improvement and professional growth, creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive.
If you’re an experienced Cost Engineer looking to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project, we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly today.