Cost Engineer (f/m)

AACE International; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TES is seeking a Cost Engineer to join the Cost & Forecasting team on HPC. You will manage cost data, generate forecasts, and report on key drivers. The role supports senior engineers and collaborates across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning to meet critical project milestones.

The ideal candidate has an HND in a related field and proven experience in project controls, with strong analytical and communicational skills. Nuclear project exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum HND (or equivalent) in PM, Controls, or engineering.
• Experience in a Project Management and Project Controls environment.
• Knowledge of cost management and forecasting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Data integrity: maintain cost/forecast data per CBS/WBS.
• Reporting: produce cost/forecast reports with commentary.
• Trend & Change: support trend analysis and risk/opportunity inputs.
• Decision support: provide analytical insights for decisions.
• Support to senior engineers with data interpretation.
• Cross-functional collaboration to deliver HPC objectives.

Skills

Cost management

Data analysis

Reporting

KPIs

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Cost forecasting

Project controls

Controls governance

Education

HND in Project Management / Project Controls / Engineering

Tools

EcoSys

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

Teamcenter

Job description

Technical Engineering Support (TES) is an engineering services company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in test coordination and industrial commissioning. TES also supports its clients in engineering studies and the assembly coordination of industrial equipment.

As part of our expanding activities on major infrastructure projects, we are currently looking for a Cost Engineer (m/f) to join our team

Working within the Cost and Forecasting team for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station project in the UK, the Cost Engineer plays a key role in consistently applying the defined cost management strategy across the project.

You will collaborate closely with other team members to implement cost- and forecasting-specific frameworks and processes. Following all established governance rules, you will ensure effective, accurate, and timely reporting of cost and forecasting data.

This role is integral to overall project delivery. You will actively contribute to, influence, and support success across the Engineering, Procurement & Manufacturing, Construction, and Commissioning phases of the HPC nuclear power station. The Cost and Forecasting discipline aligns directly with the project’s critical success factors:

• Delivery against the Integrated Baseline
• EPC Critical Path execution
• Achievement of key milestones leading to the Commercial Operation Date (COD)

Operating Environment Context:

• Highly regulated environment under the oversight of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
• Strong focus on Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Commitment to project delivery guided strictly by the priority order: Safety, Quality, Time, and Cost.

Key Responsibilities :

• Data Management & Integrity: Establish and maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure / Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS). Maintain all cost and forecasting data within software systems (e.g., EcoSys, SAP).
• Reporting & Performance Tracking: Coordinate and produce cost and forecast reports on a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time drivers and performance issues.
• Trend & Change Control: Assist in the Trend & Change management process, conducting project-level analysis, generating performance indicators (KPIs), and providing input on risks and opportunities.
• Decision Support: Deliver clear and concise analytical insights using technical and commercial data to support robust decision-making.
• Support to Senior Engineers: Provide analytical support to Senior Cost Engineers through detailed interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, upholding HPC project values (Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, Clarity) and culture (Trust, Transparency, Teamwork).

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Education: Minimum HND (or equivalent qualification/degree) in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience working within a Project Management and Project Controls environment.

Desirable :

• Experience working on major complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within the Nuclear industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Software Tools :

• Methodologies: Solid understanding of project controls and cost management methodologies.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity or experience with tools such as EcoSys, SAP, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI, or Teamcenter.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking, high attention to detail, and data accuracy.
• Communication: Ability to convey complex technical or financial concepts simply to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong organizational, time-management, and collaborative skills