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Cost Engineer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Somerset

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Cost Engineer

Location

Bristol, Bridgwater, or Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Duration

Initial contract until the end of the current calendar year, with a strong likelihood of a further 12-month extension based on performance.

IR35 Status

Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Cost Engineers to support major infrastructure and construction projects associated with Hinkley Point C. The successful candidates will be responsible for cost control, forecasting, reporting, and supporting project teams to ensure effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and control project costs and budgets.

Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.

Analyse cost variances and identify risks and opportunities.

Support project managers with financial planning and decision-making.

Review contractor costs, change requests, and project expenditure.

Ensure compliance with project controls procedures and reporting requirements.

Assist with month-end reporting and cost reconciliation activities.

Liaise with stakeholders to provide accurate and timely cost information.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Cost Engineer within construction, infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or major projects.

Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and project reporting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.

Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or nuclear projects.

Knowledge of project controls methodologies and earned value management (EVM).

Familiarity with Primavera P6 and/or other project management tools

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