Senior Cost Engineer - Civils

Your new company
You will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry‑leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working.

Your new role
As Senior Cost Engineer, you will play a key role within the Project Controls/Cost Management function, supporting programme‑level cost control, forecasting and performance reporting on Sizewell C. Working closely with Cost Managers, the Cost Lead and wider project controls, commercial and finance teams, you will help ensure accurate, timely and high‑quality cost information is produced in line with programme governance.

You will take a senior role in analysing cost data, earned value performance and trends against the project baseline, supporting informed decision‑making across the programme. This is a highly visible position on a major infrastructure project, suited to a technically strong cost professional who is confident operating in a complex, fast‑paced delivery environment.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting programme and project cost control, forecasting and budget management
Producing and analysing EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value performance data
Tracking actual costs against agreed cost breakdown and control structures
Undertaking earned value, variance and trend analysis to support programme objectives
Supporting cost re‑baselining exercises, forecast updates and budget revisions
Working closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost performance
Supporting change control by ensuring cost impacts are correctly identified, coded and aligned to budgets
Contributing to continuous improvement of cost systems, templates and reporting processes.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional body
Proven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract within civil engineering with either a contractor or consultancy
Strong working knowledge of cost control, forecasting and cost analysis
Sound analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to stakeholders
Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Starting salary from £85,000 per annum
27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private medical insurance
Family-friendly benefits
Flexible working
Funded professional memberships
Mental health and wellbeing benefits
Fully covered accommodation and business mileage
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Long-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancy
Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more.
What you need to do now
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Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available with this position.

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