Cost Engineer - DV/ SC Cleared

Cmr.london; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension 4%

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Social events

Perkbox

Job summary

CMR is a leading project controls consultancy based in Reading, delivering cost engineering and control services for major infrastructure programmes. This role requires DV clearance or current SC with willingness to obtain DV clearance, and offers a dynamic environment for career growth.

You will be part of a small, skilled team responsible for cost forecasting, reporting, dashboards and variance analysis, collaborating with delivery teams to manage cost performance and risks.

Qualifications

• Experience within cost engineering, cost control, project controls or a similar project environment.
• Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to peers/managers.
• Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data.
• Experience of supporting cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting or variance analysis.
• Good understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles.
• Confident using Excel and cost/project reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support cost control, forecasting and reporting activities across a major infrastructure programme.
• Assist with the collation, analysis and reporting of cost information in line with project controls processes and governance.
• Support the production of cost reports, dashboards, accruals, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Work closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams to help monitor cost performance and identify emerging risks or issues.
• Review cost data and support the challenge of information where required to ensure accurate and realistic project updates.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost control

Project controls

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Cost reporting

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Position

Cost Engineer (DV Cleared or currently holding SC and willing to be DV cleared)

Location

Reading

Type

Full-time

Start Date

Immediate

Salary

Competitive - depending on experience

About us

CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK's Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work)

Purpose (Why we exist)

Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Ambition (What we want to achieve)

Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What's in it for you?

At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

Responsibilities

• Support cost control, forecasting and reporting activities across a major infrastructure programme.
• Assist with the collation, analysis and reporting of cost information in line with project controls processes and governance.
• Support the production of cost reports, dashboards, accruals, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Work closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams to help monitor cost performance and identify emerging risks or issues.
• Review cost data and support the challenge of information where required to ensure accurate and realistic project updates.

About You

Essential

• Experience within cost engineering, cost control, project controls or a similar project environment.
• Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to peers/managers.
• Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data.
• Experience of supporting cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting or variance analysis.
• Good understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles.
• Confident using Excel and cost/project reporting tools.

Desirable

• Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, construction or highly regulated projects.
• Knowledge of earned value, forecasting and cost performance reporting.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, forms of contracts and construction generally.
• Understanding of risk / schedule functions and their interface with cost.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

Requirements and Location

Full right to work in the UK Reading / Hybrid DV Cleared or already SC cleared and willing to go through DV

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employers' contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance-based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox - employee experience platform

Culture and values

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do!

Equality and diversity

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

CMR is Disability Confident Comm