Senior Cost Engineer – Energy Infrastructure

Company: Turner & Townsend
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this Senior Cost Engineer role, you support the New Energy & Natural Resources segment on iconic commissions, shaping cost management across energy and infrastructure projects. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold quality and drive value, leveraging leadership to mentor others and share best practices. You will anticipate client challenges, lead change initiatives, and contribute to a One Business culture focused on delivery and development. This position offers exposure to high-profile projects and a strong APC support framework to advance your career.

Pay / Benefits

  • APC support for submissions
  • counsellor and supervisor support network
  • flexible working environment
  • focus on development and career progression
  • inclusive culture and wellbeing
  • team events and networking opportunities

Responsibilities

  • anticipate client challenges and drive effective change
  • solve problems and share best practices across teams
  • stay informed about industry developments and pursue continuous learning
  • grow leadership impact by understanding markets
  • set and uphold high quality standards in performance and resource management
  • foster teamwork, mutual support and trust
  • coach and mentor others to support career progression
  • identify emerging talent and create development opportunities
  • balance stakeholder needs and promote cross-business collaboration
  • strengthen leadership capability and influence across the organisation
  • participate in SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Key requirements

  • Degree or HNC level qualification
  • NEC3/4 or FIDIC experience
  • Cost Engineer experience on Energy or Infrastructure projects
  • understanding of how project controls (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control
  • experience on major programmes or project portfolios
  • Membership or Chartership with a Professional Body (preferable)
  • leadership and people development
  • mentoring and coaching
  • collaboration across functions
  • NEC3/4 or FIDIC contract knowledge
  • Cost control / cost engineering
  • interplay between Scheduling, Risk, Reporting, Change Control

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Posted: October 1st, 2026