Cost Engineer (Contract) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (hybrid: 2 days a fortnight onsite) Rate: £63.40 / Hour Umbrella or £47 / Hour PAYE Contract Lenght: 6-Months Morson Edge are proud to be working with a leading Barrow based defence client who are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer / Cost Control Lead, the Cost Engineer will lead cost control activities, ensuring day-to-day spend aligns with budget and forecasts, and providing clear visibility of cost performance. Key responsibilities Lead cost control across the AVC project Monitor and control day-to-day project spend Maintain and update cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC) Identify and explain cost variances and trends Produce clear, accurate cost reports for stakeholders Support PM&C activities on a project or work package Experience & skills Proven experience as a Cost Lead / Cost Engineer Dreadnought experience desirable ; Oil & Gas or similar regulated industries also suitable Strong analytical and logical approach to cost control Advanced Excel skills (essential) SAP experience desirable; P6 knowledge advantageous PM qualification preferred but not essential About the role Join a team of 6 PM&C professionals On-site presence typically Tuesday & Wednesday every fortnight with some flexibility Role subject to security and export control restrictions