Cost Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Cost Engineer to support nuclear programmes. This role involves developing cost control structures, monitoring project costs, and adhering to contract frameworks. Candidates should have project controls experience, strong Excel skills, and motivation to work in the nuclear sector. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for BPSS-level security clearance.
• Membership in APM, PMI, or similar professional body is advantageous.
• All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole/dual British national.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost control structures and map estimates to WBS.
• Establish project control budgets and monitor actual costs.
• Implement and report Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Adhere to NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks.
• Monitor project contingency and track change control.

Skills

Professional project controls experience specializing in Cost Engineering/Control

Strong capability in Excel

Familiarity with cost systems such as SAP, Oracle

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Motivated to work in the nuclear sector

Job description

Cost Engineer

Due to growing demand in high-profile nuclear programmes, we are recruiting Cost Engineers to support a client playing a transformative role in the UK energy sector. This role will contribute to cost control and performance reporting on complex projects, ensuring accurate budget tracking and decision-ready insights. There is also opportunities to work on carbon capture, renewable energy and transmission and distribution projects around the North West. Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days client site.

• Develop cost control structures and map estimates to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Planning Packages, and Control Accounts
• Establish project control budgets and monitor actual costs, accruals, and commitments against those baselines
• Implement and report Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics including ETC (Estimate to Complete) and EAC (Estimate at Completion)
• Adhere to NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks throughout cost reporting and control activities
• Monitor project contingency, track change control, and analyse cost trends to inform decision-making
• Support forecasting, cost capture alignment (Work Orders, Purchase Orders), and manage subcontract cost data integration
• Prepare cost information for emerging changes and support cost implications documentation

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Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Professional project controls experience specializing in Cost Engineering/Control across the project lifecycles
• Strong capability in Excel and familiarity with cost systems such as SAP, Oracle, interfacing between corporate finance and project tools
• Ability to define, implement, and maintain cost procedures and standards for projects or programmes
• Eligible for BPSS-level security clearance
• Membership in APM, PMI, or similar professional body is advantageous
• Effective communication, analytical, stakeholder management, and research skills; motivated to work in the nuclear sector
• All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole / dual British national

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