Cost Engineer

Rullion; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 64,575 - 87,637; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is hiring a PMO & Digital - Cost Engineer (Contract) to join the team delivering the UK's Nuclear New Build Programme at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. Based in Bridgwater (Somerset) on a hybrid model with 3 days on site, you will support cost management, forecasting, reporting and governance across major project areas.

You will maintain delivery performance information, work within EcoSys, SAP and Power BI, and help ensure accurate cost data and timely insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in project management, project controls, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a project management or project controls environment.
• Experience on major construction projects desirable but not essential.
• Nuclear industry experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cost & Forecasting: Maintain cost and forecast data aligned to the CBS/WBS and ensure accuracy in EcoSys and SAP.
• Produce cost and forecasting reports with commentary on performance drivers and issues.
• Support the Trend & Change process with project-level analysis and risk/opportunity identification.
• Provide analytical support to Senior and Lead Cost Engineers through interpretation of data.
• Deliver clear insights to support decision-making using financial and technical information.
• Communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Project controls methodologies

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaboration across teams

Education

HND in project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

EcoSys

Power BI

SAP

Job description

PMO & Digital - Cost Engineer (Contract)

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Hybrid, 3 days on site) Duration: Until 31 Dec 2026 Pay: £350/day PAYE or £475/day Umbrella

Overview

Join the team delivering the UK's Nuclear New Build Programme at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. As part of the Integrated Project Controls function, the Cost Engineer supports cost management, forecasting, reporting, and governance across major project areas including Central, Site, Engineering, MEH, Nuclear Island, Conventional Island, Balance of Plant, I&C, and Commissioning.

You will help maintain the single source of delivery performance information and support consistent implementation of project controls across the programme.

Principal Accountabilities

• Cost & Forecasting
• Maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned to the CBS/WBS.
• Ensure all cost and forecast information is correctly maintained in systems such as EcoSys and SAP.
• Produce cost and forecasting reports to the required reporting cycle, including commentary on performance drivers and issues.
• Support the Trend & Change process, including project‑level analysis, performance indicators, and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide analytical support to Senior and Lead Cost Engineers through interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data.
• Deliver clear insights to support decision‑making using commercial and technical information.

Collaboration & Governance

• Work effectively across organisational boundaries, supporting a culture of Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork.
• Apply project controls principles and ensure alignment with wider management processes.
• Promote good governance, risk awareness, and compliance.
• Support education and continuous improvement of project controls reporting.
• Ensure correct handling and protective marking of Sensitive Nuclear Information in line with EDF policies.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or equivalent in project management, project controls, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a project management or project controls environment.
• Experience on major construction projects desirable but not essential.
• Nuclear industry experience desirable but not essential.

Tools & Software

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Teamcenter (Document Control)
• EcoSys (Cost, Change, EVM)
• Power BI (Analytics & Reporting)
• SAP (Financial Systems)