Cost Engineer

Soben; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Engineer to enhance their growing team in London. This role involves developing procurement and commercial strategies, ensuring accurate cost documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and experience in commercial roles. The company promotes a culture of diversity and professional growth, offering flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Join a team that values commitment and excellence in delivering major projects.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and strong client-facing skills are essential.
• Experience in infrastructure contracting and commercial roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with senior engineers for cost planning consistency.
• Support estimating team and manage construction budgets.

Skills

Excel

Client-facing Skills

Communication Skills

Background in Civil Engineering

Commercial Experience

Education

Chartered Status (ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB)

Tools

Candy Estimating Software

RIB Cost X Software

Job description

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Department:

EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Description

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Cost Engineer to join our expanding team in London. You will play a key role in supporting our growth by developing and implementing procurement and commercial strategies for various projects, supporting one of our major Construction clients in the region.

In this role you will:

1. Coordinate with the Senior Cost Engineer and Head of Estimating to ensure consistency in cost planning and estimation approaches.
2. Collaborate closely with team members to produce cost documentation that meets internal and external standards.
3. Support the estimating team by providing assurance, mentoring junior staff, and developing pricing strategies.
4. Monitor and manage construction budgets during preconstruction, including change management support.
5. Assist in cost quantification during planning and estimation activities.
6. Gather benchmarking data to support project estimates.
7. Manage stakeholder relations to produce accurate estimates.
8. Present, negotiate, and justify pricing with transparency to senior management and clients.

About you

Essential skills and experience:

• Proficiency in Excel and similar software.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Background in infrastructure main contracting, preferably in civil engineering.
• Experience in commercial or operational roles.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Experience with Candy Estimating Software.
• Experience with RIB Cost X software.
• Knowledge of AACE estimating principles.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to different locations.
• Chartered status with recognized industry bodies (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB).

Life at Soben

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Our culture fosters purpose-driven work, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance, including flexible and remote working options.

Our Principles

• Deliver on promises, big or small.
• Approach client problems with urgency and dedication.
• Act decisively and proactively.
• Hire and empower ambitious, humble, and receptive professionals.
• Manage costs with a business owner mindset.
• Communicate openly and honestly.
• Maintain a growth mindset.
• Reinvest profits for sustainable growth.

About us

Soben offers world-class construction consultancy with practical commercial expertise, focusing on cost, schedule, risk, and project management to deliver certainty and excellence in major projects.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction

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