Cost Engineer London, Crawley or Chester Ideal Location for this role £50,000 - £60,000 Step into a newly created position that gives you direct access to board-level decision making and the chance to shape the entire cost engineering function from day one. You'll be advising directors and influencing high-level strategy, while also building out your own team and systems. Its a rare chance to move beyond traditional cost engineering and into a leadership path that could see you reach director level within a few years. Enjoy the freedom to work flexibly, with hybrid options tailored to what suits you best. Whether thats more time in the office or more time working remotely, youll have control over your schedule. Alongside this, youll get private health insurance and a strong pension scheme, giving you peace of mind both now and for the future. Use your technical and financial skills to drive major cost-saving initiatives across manufacturing and construction projects. Youll be working closely with estimating, development, pre-construction, operations and factory teams to keep everything on track and profitable. What you'll do Youll take ownership of cost estimation and budgeting, forecasting future costs and creating detailed budgets for large-scale projects. Your analysis of financial and production data will help identify key cost drivers and areas where efficiency can be improved. Tracking product expenditures and cost variances will give you the chance to implement strategies that keep things within budget. Youll also support estimating with cost guidance and pricing lists, helping them produce more accurate forecasts. Leading or contributing to cost reduction initiatives will give you the platform to make a real impact on profitability. Youll collaborate with stakeholders across the board to make informed decisions about resource allocation and cost management. What you'll need Understanding of manufacturing processes and technical details to assess costs accurately Strong analytical skills to manage budgets, interpret data and forecast costs. Ability to integrate cost management into the broader project lifecycle, working closely with multiple teams Proactive problem-solving mindset to identify and resolve cost-related issues before they escalate Data-driven approach, using structured methodologies to inform and justify your decisions About us Specialist construction contractor working in the interior fit-out space across the UK. Projects include high-end, prestigious developments and in-house manufacturing to support delivery. The team has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, giving you a solid platform to develop your career. Please click the Apply button. Dont worry if your CV isnt up to date. Just send what you have and well deal with that later.