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.


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