b Overview /b p In this Senior Cost Engineer role you support complex, lifecycle-spanning cost engineering for LCМ 4 projects across bids and delivery. You will develop estimates, BoE documentation, and cost/risk analyses, while maintaining cost engineering tools and providing specialist guidance. You’ll collaborate with project teams to drive best-practice cost engineering across programmes, ensuring robust decision support. The role combines technical cost analysis with governance, assurance, and cost control to enable successful, cost-aware programmes. This opportunity offers hands-on impact in defence technology and a clear pathway to influence major bids and projects. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Drive cost engineering best practices across bids, projects and programmes /li li Develop and maintain high-quality estimates and basis of estimate using diverse methods /li li Produce cost engineering reports to support decision making /li li Provide recommendations and guidance on cost engineering approaches to project teams /li li Lead and guide very complex (LCM 4) projects in implementing cost solutions /li li Develop and implement Cost Assessment and Analysis models (e.g., QCRA) and interpret results /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Deep knowledge and experience in cost engineering across full project lifecycles /li li In-depth use of quantitative analysis techniques /li li Understanding of project management, governance, assurance, and cost control practices /li li Commercial and financial awareness in project environments (desirable) /li /ul ul li Cost engineering methods and techniques /li li Basis of Estimate (BoE) development /li li Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) /li li Cost control and reporting /li li Data analysis and reporting /li li Governance and assurance practices /li /ul
Senior Cost Engineer in Hampshire employer: QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Boscombe Down facility, where innovation meets defence technology. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that protect lives. Join us and be part of a diverse team that thrives on collaboration and creativity, all while enjoying the unique advantages of working at a site renowned for its aviation and aerospace capabilities.
