Defence Cost Engineer — Forecasting, Reporting & Control

Turner & Townsend; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting cost engineering professionals for its UK Real Estate Controls & Performance team within the Defence sector. You will contribute to cost control, reporting, and forecasting on projects of medium complexity.

The role requires a strong foundation in cost control techniques and the ability to work with multiple disciplines. Candidates should hold strong IT skills (Excel, SAP/Sage), and demonstrate clear communication.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrable Project Cost Control techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate with other teams and work across multi-disciplinary environments.
• Professional working knowledge of Project Controls software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer and maintain cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value.
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates.
• Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection.
• Evaluate contractor invoices prior to submission for pre-approval.
• Utilize Cost Capture System data to inform cost reports and spending validation.
• Evaluate and analyse fee proposals/bids and provide recommendations for decision making.
• Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Sage

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting cost engineering professionals for its UK Real Estate Controls & Performance team within the Defence sector. You will contribute to cost control, reporting, and forecasting on projects of medium complexity.

The role requires a strong foundation in cost control techniques and the ability to work with multiple disciplines. Candidates should hold strong IT skills (Excel, SAP/Sage), and demonstrate clear communication.