Cost Engineer - Energy & Utilities

Mace; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Cost Engineer to drive best-in-class PMO and project controls across delivery teams, strengthening client confidence with robust cost management. Based anywhere in the UK with ad hoc travel, the role supports cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting in a dynamic project environment.

Key requirements include a recognised professional qualification (APM/AACE or equivalent), and proven experience in project controls within construction or consultancy and in regulated

Qualifications

• Professional qualification through a recognised body (APM, AACE, or equivalent).
• Experience in project management or project controls within construction or consultancy.
• Experience in a regulated infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Supporting full budget, scope, change control and earned value analysis.
• Coordinating with scheduling, commercial, construction and finance teams.
• Assuring monthly cost data and variance analysis.
• Driving forecast and budget accuracy.
• Producing clear cost reports.
• Applying strong cost and contract management.
• Building effective client and partner relationships.

Skills

Cost management

PMO

Stakeholder coordination

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

APM / AACE / Cost Engineering qualification

Job description

About Mace

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Role Overview

A subject matter expert driving best-in-class PMO and project controls, strengthening Mace's profile and client confidence. The Cost Engineer delivers robust cost management across PMO or delivery teams, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliant operations. Please Note: This role will be based anywhere in the UK and require ad hoc travel across.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Supporting full budget, scope, change control and earned value analysis.
• Coordinating with scheduling, commercial, construction and finance teams.
• Assuring monthly cost data and variance analysis.
• Driving forecast and budget accuracy.
• Producing clear cost reports.
• Applying strong cost and contract management.
• Building effective client and partner relationships.

Key Requirements

• Achieved professional qualification through recognised body (e.g. APM, AACE, A Cost E etc).
• Proven relevant experience in project management or project controls environment in a similar cost role in a construction or consultancy background.
• Experience in a regulated infrastructure sector.

Values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

Working arrangements

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Employment type

Full-time