Cost Engineer

westlakesrecruit; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Cost Engineer to work on multidisciplinary decommissioning projects in Preston. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost engineering, strong knowledge of project controls, and proficiency in cost management tools like Primavera or CostX. A degree in engineering or a related field is necessary, alongside an active security clearance. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on advancing nuclear projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost engineering or management within the nuclear, infrastructure, or decommissioning sectors.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency with cost tools such as Primavera or CostX.
• Active security clearance (SC) or eligibility.

Skills

Cost engineering experience

Project controls knowledge

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or quantity surveying

Tools

Primavera

CostX

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Cost Engineer based in Preston. We are recruiting for a Cost Engineer looking to work on cutting edge, multidisciplinary decommissioning projects. Do you want to be part of a company that delivers complex engineering design solutions across the globe?

With an expanding portfolio of frameworks and major projects, they are now seeking experienced and driven professionals to join their growing teams.

You will have:

• Proven experience in cost engineering or cost management (ideally within the nuclear, infrastructure or decommissioning sectors)
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and forecasting
• Proficiency with cost tools such as Primavera, CostX, or equivalent
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or a related field
• Active SC or be eligible for SC

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