Cost Engineer

Cooper Moss Rutland LLP; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (incl

Life Assurance (x4 Salary)

Pension: employer's contribution of 4%

Company and personal performance-based

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Long Service Leave

Training and professional development

Regular social events

Perkbox - employee experience platform

Job summary

Cooper Moss Rutland LLP in Bristol is seeking a Cost Engineer to join a dynamic, award-winning team on a major UK infrastructure programme. You will help with cost control, forecasting and reporting across a fast-moving delivery environment.

With 2-3 years in cost engineering or project controls, you will work closely with project teams to analyze cost data, monitor spend and produce clear reporting to support informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience within cost engineering, cost control, project controls or a similar project environment.
• Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to peers and managers.
• Good attention to detail and skill in interpreting and analysing cost data.
• Experience of supporting cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting or variance analysis.
• Good understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles.
• Confidence using Excel and cost/project reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support cost control, forecasting and reporting activities across a major infrastructure programme.
• Assist with the collation, analysis and reporting of cost information in line with project controls processes and governance.
• Support the production of cost reports, dashboards, accruals, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Work closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams to monitor cost performance and identify emerging risks or issues.
• Review cost data and challenge information where required to ensure accurate and realistic project updates.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost control

Project controls

Excel

Cost reporting tools

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Excel

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Salary: Competitive Position: Cost Engineer Location: Hybrid / Bristol Type: Full-time Start Date: Immediate

We are currently seeking a Cost Engineer to join a dynamic, award-winning team. This role will support a major UK infrastructure programme, providing cost control, forecasting, reporting and project controls support across a complex, fast-moving delivery environment. As a Cost Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting cost performance, helping to maintain accurate cost data, track project spend, analyse variances and provide clear reporting to support informed decision making. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years' experience in cost engineering or project controls who is looking to develop within a major programme environment.

About Us CMR is an award-winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 and one of the UK's Best Workplaces in 2026.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.
• Merit-based system enabling fast development.
• Transparent progression tracking using our in-house capability matrix.
• Dynamic small team where every member can make a significant impact.
• Rewards for achievements and support during challenges.

You’ll

• Support cost control, forecasting and reporting activities across a major infrastructure programme.
• Assist with the collation, analysis and reporting of cost information in line with project controls processes and governance.
• Support the production of cost reports, dashboards, accruals, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Work closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams to monitor cost performance and identify emerging risks or issues.
• Review cost data and challenge information where required to ensure accurate and realistic project updates.

About You

Essential

• 2-3 years' experience within cost engineering, cost control, project controls or a similar project environment.
• Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to peers and managers.
• Good attention to detail and skill in interpreting and analysing cost data.
• Experience of supporting cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting or variance analysis.
• Good understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles.
• Confidence using Excel and cost/project reporting tools.

Desirable

• Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, construction or highly regulated projects.
• Knowledge of earned value, forecasting and cost performance reporting.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, forms of contracts and construction generally.
• Understanding of risk and schedule functions and their interface with cost.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

Requirements and location

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Hybrid / Bristol.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (including Dentist and Optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension: employer's contribution of 4%.
• Company and personal performance-based bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Long Service Leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Regular social events.
• Perkbox - employee experience platform.

Equal and Diverse Employment

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.