Assistant Cost Engineer

Jobtailor; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Cost Data Analyst to join our team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on cost data collection, validation, and analysis, with regular reporting and dashboard development to support project performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, proficiency in Excel, and an interest in cost engineering tools and project controls. Collaboration across projects will be essential to drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, finance, construction, or related field.
• Strong numerical and data-handling skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Curious and adaptable approach.
• Enthusiasm for learning new systems and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project cost data.
• Assist with maintaining cost logs, change registers, accruals, and budget updates.
• Contribute to producing cost reports, dashboards, and monthly performance reporting.
• Develop expertise in cost engineering tools, systems, and project controls processes.
• Report to a Cost Manager or Project Controls Manager.
• Partner across projects and functions to support informed decision-making and programme performance.

Skills

Cost Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Numerical Data Handling

Project Controls Processes

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Finance, or Construction

Tools

Cost Engineering Tools

Project Controls Systems

Job description

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project cost data


• Assist with maintaining cost logs, change registers, accruals, and budget updates


• Contribute to producing cost reports, dashboards, and monthly performance reporting


• Develop expertise in cost engineering tools, systems, and project controls processes


• Report to a Cost Manager or Project Controls Manager


• Partner across projects and functions to support informed decision-making and programme performance

Requirements

• Degree, HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Finance, Construction, or a related discipline


• Strong numerical and data-handling skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel


• Curious and adaptable approach


• Enthusiasm for learning new systems and techniques


• Knowledge of project, engineering, finance, or construction environments gained through work experience, internships, placements, or similar opportunities


• Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance


• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check


• Satisfactory basic financial probity check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost data collection, validation, and analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong understanding of project controls processes. Capable of producing detailed cost reports and dashboards while supporting decision-making across projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Data Analysis


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Project Controls Processes


• Numerical Data Handling


• Cost Engineering Tools

Hard Skills

• Cost Data Collection


• Cost Reporting


• Budget Updates


• Change Registers


• Accruals


• Performance Reporting


• Data Validation


• Cost Logs


• Financial Probity


• Project Cost Analysis

Soft Skills

• Curious Approach


• Adaptability


• Enthusiasm for Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance


• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

• Engineering


• Finance


• Construction


• Project Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Cost Engineering Tools


• Project Controls Systems