Cost Engineer - Energy & Utilities

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, a leading construction and consultancy firm, seeks a subject‑matter expert to drive best‑in‑class PMO and project controls. The Cost Engineer will deliver robust cost management across PMO or delivery teams, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliant operations.

This role is based anywhere in the UK with ad hoc travel. You will deliver cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting, support budget and earned value analysis, and build strong client and partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in project controls or cost management.
• Experience in project management or project controls within construction or consultancy.
• Experience in a regulated infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting with accuracy.
• Support budget, scope, change control and earned value analysis.
• Coordinate with scheduling, commercial, construction and finance teams.
• Assure monthly cost data and variance analysis.
• Drive forecast and budget accuracy.
• Produce clear cost reports for stakeholders.
• Apply strong cost and contract management.
• Build effective client and partner relationships.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Client relationship management

Education

Professional qualification (APM / AACE / Cost E etc)

Tools

Earned value analysis

Job description

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.

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.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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.

You’ll Need To Have

• 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.

Our 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.

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