Cost Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Cost Engineer to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves managing cost and schedule baselines on complex projects, with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in project controls and strong technical skills in Primavera P6. This is an exciting chance to work on high-profile projects and make a real difference for clients.

Benefits

Supportive environment for career progression

Opportunity to influence outcomes severely

Work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project controls across the full project lifecycle.
• Sector expertise in life sciences or data centres preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present insights.

Responsibilities

• Establishing cost and schedule baselines and ensuring accurate tracking.
• Identifying trends and corrective actions to maximize value.
• Leading evaluations of project time, cost, and quality.

Skills

Project controls across the full project lifecycle

Technical capability with Primavera P6

Time management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Client-focused mindset

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Cost Engineer - Real Estate - ALL LEVELS

Newcastle upon Tyne / Hartlepool

Are you an experienced Cost Engineer with a track record of delivering exceptional results on complex projects? We're working with a leading global consultancy in the real estate sector to recruit a talented professional to join their expanding team in Newcastle.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a business that has been shaping the built environment for decades and is continuing to grow rapidly. Their culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and designed to empower people at every level to influence both their own careers and the wider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Establishing cost and schedule baselines and ensuring performance is tracked and reported accurately.
• Identifying trends, root causes, and corrective actions to maximise value for clients.
• Leading evaluations of project time, cost, and quality, applying governance controls to ensure successful outcomes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, overcoming delivery and commercial challenges.
• Driving effective change management processes and robust cost control.
• Facilitating planning workshops and coordinating with contractors and vendors to keep projects on track.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in project controls across the full project lifecycle.
• Sector expertise in life sciences or data centres (preferred).
• Strong technical capability with Primavera P6 and MS Office.
• The ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Strong time management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, client-focused mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to work on high-profile, complex projects with a globally respected consultancy.
• A supportive and forward-thinking environment where your career progression is prioritised.
• The opportunity to influence outcomes that make a real difference for clients and communities.

Interested?

If you\'re motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take the next step in your career as a Cost Engineer, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and Charlie will be in touch for a confidential discussion