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.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days client site.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop cost control structures and map estimates to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Planning Packages, and Control Accounts
* Establish project control budgets and monitor actual costs, accruals, and commitments against those baselines
* Implement 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 activities
* Monitor project contingency, track change control, and analyse cost trends to inform decision-making
* Support forecasting, cost capture alignment (Work Orders, Purchase Orders), and manage subcontract cost data integration
* Prepare cost information for emerging changes and support cost implications documentation
What You’ll Bring
* Professional project controls experience specializing in Cost Engineering/Control across the project lifecycles
* Strong capability in Excel and familiarity with cost systems such as SAP, Oracle, interfacing between corporate finance and project tools
* Ability to define, implement, and maintain cost procedures and standards for projects or programmes
* Eligible for BPSS-level security clearance
* Membership in APM, PMI, or similar professional body is advantageous
* Effective communication, analytical, stakeholder management, and research skills; motivated to work in the nuclear sector
What’s On Offer
* Opportunity to influence cost control on one of the UK's flagship nuclear energy infrastructure programmes
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangements supporting a healthy work–life balance
* Long-term career development opportunities within a forward-thinking energy and resources team