Cost Engineer in Bristol

ACEPP Entreprise is a consulting company in industrial technology. Our collaborators, experts in the civil and military nuclear sectors as well as in naval, have been putting their experience at the service of clients in the sector for 25 years. Our offer is organised around different professions: PMO or project management, supervision of works and sites, testing, commissioning and handover to operators, and maintenance engineering.

We are supporting the delivery of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes — a multi-billion-pound nuclear new build project of national importance. As part of the Integrated Project Controls function, the Cost & Forecasting team provides the single source of truth for financial performance, ensuring accurate cost visibility and robust forecasting across complex delivery areas. This is a key opportunity for a Cost Engineer to contribute to high-profile project performance in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

The Role

• Support cost management and forecasting activities across a defined programme area.
• Ensure that cost data, forecasting information and performance insights are accurate, timely and aligned to governance standards.
• Maintain financial control, support change management processes and provide meaningful reporting to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned to approved WBS/CBS structures.
• Support monthly cost reporting cycles, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Analyse cost performance and identify key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to change and trend management processes.
• Support earned value analysis and performance measurement activities.
• Provide analytical insight to Senior Cost Engineers and project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with project controls governance and data assurance standards.
• Collaborate with planning, risk, commercial and finance teams to maintain integrated performance reporting.
• Promote a strong culture of governance, compliance and data integrity.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within a project controls or cost engineering function.
• Exposure to cost reporting and forecasting within a project environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to interpret technical and financial data and translate it into clear insight.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience within nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of earned value management (EVM).
• HND or equivalent qualification in project controls, engineering or related discipline.

Technical Skills

• Experience using cost and reporting tools such as EcoSys or equivalent cost management systems.
• SAP or similar financial systems.
• Power BI or data visualisation platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Document control systems.

Welcome to ACEPP UK, a subsidiary of the HEVERETT Group. At ACEPP UK, we are a specialised engineering firm dedicated to infrastructure construction in France and internationally. Our expertise supports major industrial projects, particularly in the nuclear and naval sectors.

Joining ACEPP UK means becoming part of an employee-focused company with a strong technical foundation. Our collaborative management approach ensures that your initiatives are valued and your career aspirations are heard.

Join Our Team and Thrive - Here's What Awaits You:

• Fast access to private healthcare, including dental – for you and your family.
• Professional Membership Subscription: We cover annual subscriptions (including bodies like IChemE) so you can maintain your professional status without the cost.
• Electric Car Scheme: Drive an EV through salary sacrifice with EZOO – save money and lower your carbon footprint.
• Up to 7% employer match (14% total contribution) to help build your long-term financial security.
• An additional paid day each year – because balance matters.
• Ongoing learning opportunities to sharpen your skills and support your progression.
• Save on a new bike through tax-efficient payments – healthier commute, lower cost.
• Access discounts, rewards and everyday savings across leading brands.
• Bring great people into the business and get rewarded.
• We offer a relocation package to help make your transition smooth and stress-free if you're moving to join us.
• If you’re a reservist, we support your service with dedicated Reservist Days, allowing you to balance both career and service.
• Group life insurance for added peace of mind.

And that’s just the start – speak to our team to explore the full benefits package.