Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer –– Contract Role
Day rate: £450 - £470 day Umbrella – Inside IR35
Contract Duration: 12m (Ongoing)
Location: Somerset, UK
Spencer Ogden is partnering with a major energy infrastructure programme to hire a Senior Cost Engineer to join the Integrated Project Controls function for one of the UK’s largest nuclear new-build projects.
You’ll act as a key cost & forecasting lead within your programme area, managing contract values up to £500m, driving high-quality reporting, and providing critical insights to support project decision-making. Working with Cost Engineers and wider IPC teams, you’ll ensure cost, schedule, risk and change are fully aligned across the project.
What you’ll do
• Lead cost & forecasting activities across your designated programme area
• Maintain accurate CBS/WBS-aligned forecasts and cost data (EcoSys, SAP)
• Produce high-quality reporting and performance insights
• Support risk/opportunity reviews and scenario planning
• Mentor junior cost engineers and drive best practice
• Present cost data at senior governance forums and programme reviews
What you’ll bring
• Strong background in cost engineering within major projects
• Integrated project controls knowledge (schedule, risk, change)
• Advanced analytical and communication skills
• Expertise with EcoSys, SAP, Power BI & MS Office
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in complex environments
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Interested?
Apply today with your latest CV and the Spencer Ogden team will be in touch.