Cost Engineer

Morson Talent; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is hiring experienced Cost Engineers for major projects in the West of England. You will manage costs and forecasts, and support financial planning for infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate has experience in construction or energy sectors and strong skills in cost control and reporting. This position is based at Hinkley Point C with potential for contract extension. Applications from those with knowledge of project management tools like Primavera P6 are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cost Engineer in construction, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports and forecasts.
• Support project managers with financial planning.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Bristol, Bridgwater, or Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract Duration: Initial contract until the end of the current calendar year, with a strong likelihood of a further 12-month extension based on performance.

IR35 Status: Inside IR35.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Cost Engineers to support major infrastructure and construction projects associated with Hinkley Point C. The successful candidates will be responsible for cost control, forecasting, reporting, and supporting project teams to ensure effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Analyse cost variances and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support project managers with financial planning and decision‑making.
• Review contractor costs, change requests, and project expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures and reporting requirements.
• Assist with month‑end reporting and cost reconciliation activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide accurate and timely cost information.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Cost Engineer within construction, infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or major projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and project reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Knowledge of project controls methodologies and earned value management (EVM).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and/or other project management tools.