Senior Cost Engineer Infrastructure

Senior Cost Engineer (ML Senior Cost Manager) to lead cost management activities across complex and high-value projects. This role is critical to ensuring robust financial control accurate forecasting and strategic cost analysis throughout the project lifecycle. You will act as a key interface between project teams and senior stakeholders providing insight and assurance on cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating in the development and management of detailed cost estimates budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly cost reports including variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Provide expert input into project reviews governance forums and cost planning activities.
• Ensure alignment between cost schedule and scope through close collaboration with planning and delivery teams.
• Drive earned value management (EVM) processes and interpret performance metrics to inform decision-making.
• Manage cost risk and opportunity assessments supporting mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
• Lead change control assessments from a cost perspective ensuring impacts are accurately captured and reported.
• Maintain and enhance cost management systems tools and procedures. (Esosys)
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate cost engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to benchmarking lessons learned and best practice initiatives across the organisation.

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Project Controls or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in cost engineering or project controls within complex project environments.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools (e.g. PRISM EcoSys SAP or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead cost engineering activities and influence project outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of earned value management and project performance metrics.

Desirable:

• Experience in infrastructure energy defence or major capital projects.
• Familiarity with risk management and integrated project controls.
• Professional accreditation or working towards membership of a relevant body (e.g. ACostE ICE RICS).

Career Development

This role offers the opportunity to shape cost engineering practices across major programmes and contribute to strategic decision-making. Youll be part of a high-performing team with access to leadership development technical training and progression into senior leadership roles within project controls.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time