Contract Cost Engineer — Hybrid On-Site/Remote

Morson Edge; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking qualified Cost Engineers for a major infrastructure project in Somerset. Roles are contract-based, site-based and/or remote, with Inside IR35 terms and a focus on cost control and forecasting.

You will maintain CBS/WBS alignment, operate costing tools like EcoSys and SAP, and deliver timely reports with clear insights to support decision-making. A background in project controls and nuclear/industrial environments is desirable.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to explain complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned with CBS/WBS.
• Maintain cost and forecast data for area in EcoSys and SAP.
• Coordinate and produce cost and forecast reports with commentary on time-related drivers.
• Assist in the Trend & Change process with risk and opportunities insights.
• Deliver clear insights to support robust decision-making from technical and financial data.
• Provide analytical support to Senior Cost Engineers for prioritisation and actions.
• Promote governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.

Skills

Project controls

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

HND or equivalent in project management / project controls / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

EcoSys

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking qualified Cost Engineers for a major infrastructure project in Somerset. Roles are contract-based, site-based and/or remote, with Inside IR35 terms and a focus on cost control and forecasting.

You will maintain CBS/WBS alignment, operate costing tools like EcoSys and SAP, and deliver timely reports with clear insights to support decision-making. A background in project controls and nuclear/industrial environments is desirable.