Cost Engineer – Lead PM&C Professional (Ref: V04205) Hybrid | 2 Days per Fortnight Onsite | Barrow 6-Month Initial Contract Up to £63.40/hour (UMB) or £47/hour (PAYE) Are you a skilled Cost or Project Controls Engineer ready to take the lead on complex, high-profile defence programmes? We're looking for a sharp, detail-driven professional to join a world-class project team with one of the UK's most prestigious defence organisations. This is your opportunity to work at the heart of cutting-edge projects that shape national security. Core Duties As a Lead PM&C Professioanl, you'll manage the full spectrum of Project Monitoring, Planning and Cost Control across various projects and programmes: Take ownership of project reporting, scheduling, cost analysis and risk management Lead a small high-performing team (up to 5 professionals) Drive best practices in both traditional and agile project control methodologies Influence internal stakeholders and support PMs across the full project lifecycle Identify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Applies appropriate PM&C methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Agrees PM&C approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. Deliver measurable value with minimal guidance, working at the heart of a critical programme Knowledge, Skills and Qualifcations: Proven experience in project planning, cost engineering, and performance control Deep knowledge of PM&C tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, cost systems) Confidence in managing project risks, benefits, and reporting across complex environments A PM qualification (e.g. APM PMQ) and a track record of hands-on delivery Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills High attention to detail with the ability to coach junior staff and shape processes ADZN1_UKTJ