At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cost control on major infrastructure projects and manage budgeting and forecasting.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy with a strong project controls team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and strong career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities across multiple UK regions.
- Why this job: Work on high-profile projects that shape the UK's infrastructure landscape.
- Qualifications: Experience in Cost Engineering or Project Controls, with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
I'm currently working with a leading consultancy who are looking to appoint a Senior Cost Engineer to join their growing Infrastructure Project Controls team. This is an opportunity to get involved in some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure and capital investment programmes, working across a strong pipeline of secured long-term work. You’ll be joining a well-established project controls function where cost is a key driver in project success, working closely with senior stakeholders, project managers and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading cost control across major infrastructure programmes
- Managing forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting across project lifecycles
- Supporting monthly reporting cycles and variance analysis
- Driving change control processes and assessing commercial impact
- Working closely with project teams to maintain accurate cost performance data
- Supporting risk, contingency and commercial reporting
- Producing clear, insightful cost reports for senior stakeholders and clients
About You
- Experience in Cost Engineering, Project Controls or Commercial / Cost Management
- Background within infrastructure, construction, engineering or major capital projects
- Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting and reporting
- Experience with tools such as Excel, SAP, Primavera, Power BI or similar
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Confident communicator with stakeholder-facing experience
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes
- Long-term pipeline of secured, high-value work
- UK-wide opportunities with genuine flexibility on location
- Strong career progression within a leading consultancy environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive team culture with exposure to senior leadership and complex programmes
This role is UK wide, with opportunities across multiple regional hubs depending on project location.
