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Cost Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 55.6 - 55.6 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Dumfries
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Cost Engineer – Long-Term Contract (Until February 2027)
Rate: £55.60 per hour
Working hours: 4 days per week (37.5 hours total)
Hybrid working: 2 days based in Hunterson office, 2 days remote
Location: Chapelcross Power Station, Annan DG12 6RF
Our client is a leading engineering consultancy that provides services to the nuclear sector.
As a Cost Engineer, you’ll provide comprehensive cost management support — including cost forecasting, performance analysis, change control, and post-contract cost activities — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
Report to the Project Manager for service delivery and to the Function Lead for functional standards.
Participate in project reviews, audits, and self-assessments to maintain compliance.
Prepare and manage project change controls and baseline management.
Establish and implement effective cost capture, coding, and reporting structures (Work Orders, POs, CBS).
Align project controls with contractual obligations, driving improvements where needed.
Manage time bookings, charge codes, and resource tracking for accurate cost allocation and forecasting.
Track manpower productivity and provide actionable insights to project leadership.
Conduct post-contract cost management activities including payment certifications, Compensation Events (CE), and contract close-out.
Validate and analyse supply chain cost data to support accurate forecasting.
Prepare and maintain ETC, ACWP, and CPI reports.
Support Value Engineering studies and cost efficiency initiatives.
Prepare and maintain Baseline Change Proposals (BCP), sanction proposals, and Basis of Estimate (BoE) documentation.
Participate in cost studies and benchmarking exercises.
Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and training within the project controls team.
Education / Qualifications:
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACMA, ACostE Incorporated, or equivalent experience)
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ACostE, AACE, RICS)
Experience / Knowledge:
Significant experience in a project-based environment
Strong background in cost engineering, management accounting, or cost management
Demonstrable knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and reporting techniques
Experience with post-contract administration (NEC, ICE, JCT, FIDIC)
Solid understanding of risk management, cost/schedule integration, and performance analysis
Skilled in identifying, analysing, and solving complex project cost challenges
Please note, all candidates will gain BPSS Clearance prior to starting.
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