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