Senior Cost Engineer

Senior Cost Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Scantec

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: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and impactful decision-making.
  • Why this job: Be part of high-profile projects that shape the UK's infrastructure landscape.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Cost Engineering or Project Controls, preferably in infrastructure or construction.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

I am 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 will 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

Senior Cost Engineer employer: Scantec

Join a leading consultancy that prioritises employee development and offers a dynamic work culture, where flexibility and hybrid working are embraced. With a strong focus on high-profile infrastructure projects, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to significant capital investment programmes while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Scantec

Contact Details:

Scantec Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Cost Engineer

Cost Engineering
Project Controls
Commercial Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cost Reporting
Variance Analysis