Job Description
Due to growing demand in high-profile nuclear programmes, we are recruiting Cost Engineers to support a client playing a transformative role in the UK energy sector. This role will contribute to cost control and performance reporting on complex projects, ensuring accurate budget tracking and decision-ready insights.
There is also opportunities to work on carbon capture, renewable energy and transmission and distribution projects around the North West.
Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days client site.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop cost control structures and map estimates to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Planning Packages, and Control Accounts
2. Establish project control budgets and monitor actual costs, accruals, and commitments against those baselines
3. Implement and report Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics including ETC (Estimate to Complete) and EAC (Estimate at Completion)
4. Adhere to NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks throughout cost reporting and control activities
5. Monitor project contingency, track change control, and analyse cost trends to inform decision-making
6. Support forecasting, cost capture alignment (Work Orders, Purchase Orders), and manage subcontract cost data integration
7. Prepare cost information for emerging changes and support cost implications documentation...