Cost Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer/Cost Controller to join our expanding team supporting major energy, infrastructure and nuclear projects in North Wales. The role focuses on cost control, forecasting and robust reporting to support decision‑making.

You will develop and maintain cost control systems, produce ETC calculations and support change control, working with project teams to keep projects within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cost Engineer / Cost Control position.
• Understanding of Project Controls.
• Experience within highly regulated Engineering, Construction or Nuclear projects.
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain cost control systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Produce forecasts, cost reports, accruals and ETC calculations.
• Support change control processes and provide cost data to inform project decisions.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain performance, identifying variances and improving cost accuracy.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

Forecasting

Reporting

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Controller / Cost Engineer to join a growing team supporting major projects within the Energy and Natural Resources sector. Working on complex programmes, you will play a vital role in managing project costs, forecasting performance, maintaining robust cost controls and providing accurate reporting to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

Who Would This Role Suit?

This role would suit an experienced Cost Engineer or Cost Controller with a strong background in project controls, cost management and performance reporting. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working in complex project environments, has excellent stakeholder management skills, and is keen to contribute to large-scale infrastructure, energy or nuclear projects while supporting continuous improvement and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain effective cost control systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
• Produce accurate forecasts, cost reports, accruals and Estimate to Complete (ETC) calculations.
• Support change control processes and provide cost data to inform project decisions.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain performance, identifying variances and improving cost accuracy.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Cost Engineer / Cost Control position
• Understanding of Project Controls.
• Experience within highly regulated Engineering, Construction or Nuclear projects.
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS security clearance.
• Location: North Wales

Permanent + Benefits

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday.

Salary: up to £65k