Cost Engineer – Reading (Contract, Infrastructure)

First Recruitment Group; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Cost Engineer for a contract role in Reading, UK. You will maintain cost data, perform earned value management, and provide cost forecasting to support the programme.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a degree in engineering or related discipline, and experience in project controls within a regulated environment. UK security screening and SC clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Current SC Clearance is required.
• Eligible to work in the UK and pass security screening.
• Experience in project controls, cost engineering or cost management environments.
• Experience in forecasting, statistical analysis, quantity take-offs and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of project financial reporting systems and control account structures.
• Experience of earned value management and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver cost data and reports at programme and project level.
• Support project delivery through performance analysis, earned value management and cost forecasting.
• Provide cost intelligence and recommendations for project execution.
• Ensure reporting aligns with governance requirements and cycles.
• Liaise with stakeholders to deliver cost reports and variance analysis.
• Review cost impacts from performance issues, inflation and changes.
• Produce and maintain EAC data and cost reports.
• Assist with monthly project control reports and cost control activities.

Skills

Cost engineering

Earned value management

Forecasting

Risk & opportunity

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder communication

Cost reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Cost Engineer for a contract role in Reading, UK. You will maintain cost data, perform earned value management, and provide cost forecasting to support the programme.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a degree in engineering or related discipline, and experience in project controls within a regulated environment. UK security screening and SC clearance are required.