Cost Engineer – Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid: Site/Remote)

Morson Human Resources Limited; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge are seeking a qualified Cost Engineer to join our client’s team on a major infrastructure project in Somerset. The role involves maintaining cost and forecast data, using CBS/WBS, EcoSys, SAP, and Power BI, and providing clear insights to support decision-making.

Contract position Inside IR35, site-based in Somerset with some remote days, reporting to the Senior Cost Engineer. You will contribute to governance, risk management, and timely reporting across the project.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Clear communication of complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills and collaboration across teams.
• Experience in project controls on large construction projects.
• Nuclear industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain cost and forecast data aligned with CBS/WBS.
• Maintain cost data in EcoSys and SAP.
• Coordinate and produce cost and forecast reports with commentary on time-related drivers and performance issues.
• Assist in Trend & Change processes with analysis at project level to identify risks and opportunities.
• Deliver clear insights to support robust decision-making using technical and financial data.
• Provide analytical support to Senior Cost Engineers for prioritisation and actions.
• Promote governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation.

Skills

Project controls

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

EcoSys

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Morson Edge are seeking a qualified Cost Engineer to join our client’s team on a major infrastructure project in Somerset. The role involves maintaining cost and forecast data, using CBS/WBS, EcoSys, SAP, and Power BI, and providing clear insights to support decision-making.

Contract position Inside IR35, site-based in Somerset with some remote days, reporting to the Senior Cost Engineer. You will contribute to governance, risk management, and timely reporting across the project.