Cost Engineer

50000 - 60000 per annumLondon, England Permanent Our client is a highly respected project controls consultancy with a strong reputation for supporting some of the UK's most complex and high-profile engineering and infrastructure programmes.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a proactive and ambitious Cost Engineer to join their London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Cost Engineer who has gained initial experience on complex engineering projects and is keen to develop a broader understanding of project controls, working alongside experienced professionals on industry-leading programmes.

Your first assignment will see you embedded within an established project controls team supporting a major infrastructure programme just outside London. Beyond this, you'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse client portfolio spanning transport, energy, renewables, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and industrial sectors, providing unrivalled exposure and career development.

What You'll Be DoingSupporting cost management and cost control activities throughout the project lifecycleMonitoring project budgets, forecasts, commitments, actual costs and overall financial performanceProducing detailed cost reports, dashboards and variance analysisMaintaining accurate and timely cost information within a project controls environmentWorking closely with project managers, planners, engineers, contractors and key stakeholdersIdentifying cost trends, risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to support project performanceAttending occasional meetings on-site at a major programme location just outside LondonTaking a proactive and hands-on approach to solving cost and project controls challengesWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience as a Cost Engineer, Cost Controller within a Project Controls environmentExperience working on complex engineering or infrastructure projectsBackground from sectors such as rail, nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, process engineering, energy, renewables or major infrastructureStrong understanding of cost control, forecasting, budgeting and project financial reportingAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse and communicate cost data effectivelyKnowledge of project controls principles and their application within large programmesExcellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levelsA collaborative and detail-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and develop

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