Cost Engineer

UK Staffing Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Structured training & development

Job summary

UK Staffing Group Limited in Glasgow is seeking a Cost Engineer to join a specialist engineering consultancy on a hybrid basis. You'll work with clients, develop cost models from concept to delivery, and support major infrastructure programmes.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in engineering consultancy, civil background, strong Excel and data skills, and experience with Power BI or whole-life costing. Hybrid role with excellent benefits and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering consultancy or infrastructure environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading projects or accounts.

Responsibilities

• Producing cost estimates, cost plans, and commercial advice for major infrastructure projects.
• Supporting clients with cost assurance, benchmarking, and whole-life cost modelling.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser.
• Leading commissions and taking ownership of project delivery.
• Analysing project data to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting their development.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Glasgow office.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost modelling

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Client management

Project delivery

Infrastructure projects

Whole-life costing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Cost Engineer

Glasgow | Hybrid Working

Up to £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Help Shape the Future of UK Infrastructure

Some cost engineering roles are all about producing estimates. This isn't one of them.

We're working with a specialist engineering consultancy that's trusted to advise on some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects. Their work spans highways, bridges, civil structures, defence infrastructure and major transport schemes, helping clients make informed decisions from the earliest stages of a project through to delivery.

As their Glasgow team continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Cost Consultant or Cost Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working closely with clients and using engineering knowledge to influence major projects. If you're looking for a role where you'll have a genuine voice, build long-term client relationships and develop your career within a highly respected consultancy, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

The Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of engineers and cost specialists, delivering advice that goes far beyond traditional estimating. Working directly with clients, you’ll help develop cost models, provide strategic advice, and support major infrastructure programmes from concept through to delivery. No two projects are the same, so you’ll enjoy a varied workload and plenty of opportunities to broaden your experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing cost estimates, cost plans, and commercial advice for major infrastructure projects.
• Supporting clients with cost assurance, benchmarking, and whole-life cost modelling.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser.
• Leading commissions and taking ownership of project delivery.
• Analysing project data to identify risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving solutions.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting their development.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Glasgow office.

About You

We're open to speaking with people from a range of backgrounds, but you'll ideally have experience within an engineering consultancy or infrastructure environment.

You could currently be working as a:

• Cost Consultant
• Cost Engineer
• Senior Cost Engineer
• Cost Manager
• Quantity Surveyor with strong analytical and infrastructure experience
• Project Controls Engineer
• Commercial Engineer

You’ll also bring:

• Around five to seven years' relevant experience.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or another engineering discipline.
• Experience working on infrastructure, highways, bridges, structures, drainage, defence or similar civil engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading projects or accounts.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience with Power BI, cost modelling or whole-life costing would be beneficial, but if you have the right engineering background and analytical mindset, you'll receive ongoing training and support.

Why Join?

This is a business that genuinely invests in its people. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work, encouraged to develop new skills, and supported by a team that values collaboration over hierarchy.

In return, you'll receive:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Structured training and professional development.
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure and defence projects.
• The opportunity to work with respected clients across the UK.
• A clear pathway for long-term career progression.
• A supportive, close-knit team where your ideas and contribution are valued.

About UK Staffing Group

UK Staffing Group partners with businesses across the UK to recruit talented professionals into permanent positions. We take the time to understand both our clients and our candidates, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.

UK Staffing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation