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. Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days client site. Key Responsibilities

Develop cost control structures and map estimates to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Planning Packages, and Control Accounts

Establish project control budgets and monitor actual costs, accruals, and commitments against those baselines

Implement and report Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics including ETC (Estimate to Complete) and EAC (Estimate at Completion)

Adhere to NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks throughout cost reporting and control activities

Monitor project contingency, track change control, and analyse cost trends to inform decision-making

Support forecasting, cost capture alignment (Work Orders, Purchase Orders), and manage subcontract cost data integration

Prepare cost information for emerging changes and support cost implications documentation

What You'll Bring

Professional project controls experience specializing in Cost Engineering/Control across the project lifecycles

Strong capability in Excel and familiarity with cost systems such as SAP, Oracle, interfacing between corporate finance and project tools

Ability to define, implement, and maintain cost procedures and standards for projects or programmes

Eligible for BPSS-level security clearance

Membership in APM, PMI, or similar professional body is advantageous

Effective communication, analytical, stakeholder management, and research skills; motivated to work in the nuclear sector

What's On Offer

Opportunity to influence cost control on one of the UK's flagship nuclear energy infrastructure programmes

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements supporting a healthy work–life balance Long-term career development opportunities within a forward-thinking energy and resources team

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