Cost Engineer — Infrastructure Projects & Forecasting

KBR, Inc.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme in Glasgow. The role sits within Project Controls and involves developing forecasts, monitoring costs, and supporting financial reporting to help keep the project affordable.

The position is hybrid with three days per week in the Glasgow City Centre office, and requires SC clearance. Experience with CEMAR and NEC contracts would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to project teams, managers, and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, cost control, and cost analysis principles.
• Experience working within a Project Controls environment and understanding the importance of aligning cost forecasts with programme delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate forecasts and monitor project costs.
• Support financial reporting activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Planners to align cost forecasts with delivery.
• Help ensure ongoing project affordability.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost control

Cost analysis

Project Controls

Analytical skills

Tools

CEMAR

NEC contracts

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme in Glasgow. The role sits within Project Controls and involves developing forecasts, monitoring costs, and supporting financial reporting to help keep the project affordable.

The position is hybrid with three days per week in the Glasgow City Centre office, and requires SC clearance. Experience with CEMAR and NEC contracts would be beneficial.