Cost Engineer

Job description

A global consultancy is looking for a number of Cost Engineers to join their growing team which works across multiple industries including, but not limited to, civil infrastructure, data centres, defence and energy. Please note that the roles are available on a hybrid basis - generally 3-4 days per week in the office / customer site (various sites available across the UK) and 1-2 days per week at home. There are roles available from Engineer through to Manager.

The Role

As a Cost Engineer, you’ll be working on projects of varying sizes and complexity and, depending on your level, your responsibilities will include

• Driving cost performance reporting for the project including all EVM metrics associated with key project commitments and expenditures
• Developing project cost control data structures to accurately track and control actual costs
• Establishing and setting the project control budget aligned with agreed baselines
• Tracking of actual costs both for internal and external expenditure against the cost controls structures

You…

To succeed as a Cost Engineer within this business you’ll need to have strong cost engineering experience across the full project lifecycle of engineering, construction or civil projects. Please note, applications from candidates with an IT background cannot be considered.

The Package

As a Cost Engineer within this business, you'll receive a salary of between £40,000 and £75,000 and other benefits including pension (up to 5% employer contribution), private medical insurance, 25 days' (plus bank holidays) and flexible working. In addition, the company is committed to both training and development along with career progression.

How to apply…

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader committed to your career development so if you're interested in being considered, please send your CV via the “Apply Now” button.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Scotland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English