Senior Cost Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead Cost and Forecasting within the HPC project, driving accurate cost insights and consistent governance. You will act as a technical lead for the Cost and Forecasting team, collaborating across boundaries to deliver timely, high-quality data and reports. You will guide junior colleagues, support risk and opportunity reviews, and ensure sound decision-making through robust cost analysis and scenario planning. This position offers impact by shaping project controls in a major nuclear/energy program and advancing financial performance.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal)
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead Cost and Forecasting management for the nominated Programme/Area, ensuring trusted stakeholder confidence
• Produce/maintain cost and forecast data aligned with CBS/WBS
• Ensure data quality in Cost and Forecasting tools (EcoSys, SAP) and provide timely reports with commentary
• Support Directors in reviewing issues, opportunities, and workshops; drive scenario planning
• Analyze data, link project controls with risk, change, and schedule
• Coordinate with IPC and Tier 1 Contractors on cost data and risk views
• Identify enhancements to procedures, processes, reporting, and tools
• Present accurate project controls information at reviews and governance forums
• Lead training on Cost and Forecasting tools and best practices for the programme/team
• Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve outcomes

Key requirements

• Minimum of HND or equivalent in project management, project controls, engineering, or related field
• Cost and Forecasting specific qualifications or equivalent
• 10+ years senior experience in Cost and Forecasting within a complex, regulated environment (ideally nuclear or energy)
• Expert knowledge of Cost and Forecasting tools and techniques
• Experience on major construction projects and in a project controls discipline
• Proven ability to influence at Executive/Director level and communicate complex issues clearly
• Leadership experience and ability to coach junior staff
• Proficiency with Cost and Forecasting software and data integration with schedule/risk/change

• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills with senior audiences
• Collaborative mindset across boundaries
• EcoSys
• SAP (Financial)
• Power BI

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