Cost Engineer

The Opportunity This is a 14‑month engagement , with around 2 days per week on site. You would be working in a highly regulated environment on complex, high‑impact projects, where robust cost engineering and forecasting are absolutely critical. Why this role might interest you Long, secure assignment in a sensitive, high‑profile environment Opportunity to apply advanced cost analysis, forecasting and variance analysis skills Work at the heart of a team where your cost insights directly influence project decisions Environment that values high personal standards in safety, security, quality and teamwork What you would be doing Ensuring the quality and consistency of project cost data by following established procedures and systems Supporting the preparation, monitoring and control of forecasts and budgets, including change control Interrogating systems and measuring performance of actual expenditure, including accruals where needed Producing inputs to cost reports, including trend analysis and early warnings Supporting detailed SPI, CPI variance and root‑cause analysis and contributing to recovery plans Helping to create and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and cost studies using historical data Providing benchmarking data and trended information to support informed project management decisions Reviewing manpower productivity, time bookings and resource usage vs plan, highlighting constraints and supporting solutions What our client is looking for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance eligible or active. Proven Cost Engineer experience - confident and self‑sufficient (not someone who needs to be led through the role) Background in a highly regulated environment (e.g. defence, nuclear, similar) Strong track record in cost analysis, forecasting and performance measurement Ideally, experience in the nuclear sector (desirable, not essential) Details Length: 14‑month assignment Location: Aldermaston - 2 days a week on site IR35: In scope Hourly Rate: 45.22 - 47.22