Senior Cost Engineer

Senior Cost Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Gattaca

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage project costs and ensure financial oversight for a major offshore wind project.
  • Company: Join a leading renewable energy company focused on offshore wind developments.
  • Benefits: Long-term contract until December 2027 with competitive pay and career growth.
  • Other info: Collaborate with an international team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Why this job: Be part of a flagship project driving the energy transition and making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience in cost engineering or project finance, ideally in renewables or construction.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Senior Cost Engineer – Offshore Wind Project

Location

London

Duration

July 2026 – December 2027

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Join a Leading Offshore Wind Project

A new contract opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Engineer to join an Offshore Wind Project, supporting one of the UK's most significant renewable energy developments.

This role will play a critical part during the construction phase, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and transparent financial management across the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Senior Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for managing project costs from investment decision through to final completion, providing financial oversight and supporting key commercial and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and administer project cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts for the full duration of the project.
  • Assess and track the financial impacts of change requests and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
  • Provide analysis and insight to support informed project decision-making.
  • Monitor and control overall project expenditure.
  • Review, verify, and validate supplier, vendor, and subcontractor invoices and claims.
  • Ensure costs are accurately captured and aligned with contractual requirements.
  • Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks, presenting recommendations to senior management.
  • Reporting & Compliance
  • Support monthly project reporting and financial performance reviews.
  • Provide financial information required for project finance obligations and shareholder reporting.
  • Monitor foreign exchange hedge positions and support hedge accounting activities.
  • Assist with OFTO asset valuations and regulated divestment transaction processes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegation of authority requirements, shareholder agreements and local regulatory procedures.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong working relationships across project and corporate teams.
  • Deliver clear financial reporting and transparent performance updates.
  • Work collaboratively within a matrix organisation and international project environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring

  • Proven experience in cost engineering, project controls, or project finance within the renewables (ideally offshore wind) sector, construction, or major infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial project management.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and organisational abilities.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Quantity Surveying qualification or similar commercial certification.
  • Experience within offshore wind or large scale energy infrastructure projects.

Why Apply?

  • Work on a flagship offshore wind development.
  • Long term contract through to December 2027.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Be part of an international team driving the energy transition.

Apply now to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most ambitious offshore wind projects

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Senior Cost Engineer employer: Gattaca

Gattaca is an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the offshore wind sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements in vibrant cities like London and Bristol, Gattaca offers a rewarding environment where engineers can thrive and contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Gattaca

Contact Details:

Gattaca Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Cost Engineer

Cost Engineering
Project Controls
Project Finance
Financial Management
Cost Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Change Request Assessment