Job Description
Cost engineer
Location:Fife, Scotland
Your Role in the Team
We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Engineer with 8–15 years of experience to join our project team. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering accurate, data-driven cost estimates and project controls support across a diverse portfolio of capital projects. From early concept through execution, your insights will shape project planning, budgeting, and delivery strategies. What You’ll Be Doing
Cost Estimation & Optimization
* Develop detailed cost estimates across all project phases: concept, feasibility, and execution.
* Analyze project scope and specifications to identify cost-effective solutions.
* Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.
Cost Control & Reporting
* Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to project team and leadership.
* Monitor project budgets and track actuals against baselines, flagging deviations.
Project Controls & Scheduling
* Collaborate with planning teams to align cost estimates with project schedules and milestones.
* Integrate cost data into project controls systems and tools.
Risk Management & Benchmarking
1. Conduct cost ri...