Permanent Position · Senior

Senior Cost Engineer

This role supports a major UK infrastructure programme within the nuclear sector, providing comprehensive cost control, forecasting, and reporting within a complex delivery environment. The successful candidate will act as a lead point of contact for cost management, ensuring data integrity across integrated project controls systems. The position involves analyzing trends, identifying risks, and supporting executive decision-making through insightful reporting. Joining a recognized project controls consultancy, the individual will help shape construction industry standards through a digital lens.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Senior
Work location
Onsite, Hybrid
Location
South West England, United Kingdom
Start
Immediate
Duration
Permanent
Travel
—

Work authorization

U.S. Citizen

Required role

System Configuration SpecialistBusiness AnalystProject Manager

Required platforms

Siemens TeamcenterEcoSysSAPPower BIMicrosoft Office

Required skills

Cost EngineeringForecastingProject ControlsBOM ManagementEngineering Change ManagementRisk ManagementData AnalysisStakeholder Management

Required industry experience

NuclearEnergy & UtilitiesConstruction & Building ProductsInfrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecasting information aligned to CBS and WBS structures.
  • Act as the lead point of contact for cost and forecasting management within the assigned programme area.
  • Analyze cost data to identify trends, issues, uncertainties, and opportunities for the client.
  • Ensure data accuracy within enterprise systems including EcoSys, SAP, and Power BI dashboards.
  • Provide assurance that cost reports are delivered accurately within defined reporting cycles.
  • Collaborate with integrated project controls disciplines to align cost with schedule, risk, and change data.
  • Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to junior cost engineers and trainees.
  • Facilitate cost and forecasting discussions with senior and executive leadership stakeholders.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of senior-level experience within a cost and forecasting team.
  • Proven experience working within a complex, highly regulated industry such as nuclear or energy.
  • Expert knowledge of cost and forecasting tools and techniques for project performance assessment.
  • Experience with active integration management and senior-level stakeholder influencing.
  • Proficiency in EcoSys, SAP, Teamcenter, and Power BI.
  • HND or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between cost, planning, risk, and change management.
  • Full right to work in the UK.