Defence Cost Engineer – Project Controls & Forecasting

Turner & Townsend; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend UK is looking for cost engineers to join the Defence sector within our Real Estate Controls & Performance team. You will contribute to performance reporting and analysis, working as part of a multidisciplinary project controls group on high-regulation projects.

The role offers development opportunities, exposure to major programmes, and the chance to advance cost management capabilities across budgets, forecasts and cash flow, with a proactive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general IT literacy.
• Experience with SAP or Sage and cost-control software.
• Demonstrable Project Cost Control techniques and methods.
• Ability to coordinate across teams and multi-disciplinary environments.
• Strong research, analytical and both verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer and maintain cost control systems and procedures for medium complexity projects.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing cost estimates.
• Provide cost information to support decision making and alternative selection.
• Evaluate contractor invoices for pre-approval.
• Use Cost Capture data to prepare cost reports and validate spending.
• Evaluate bids and proposals and provide recommendations.
• Produce forecasts and cash-flow analyses.
• Maintain cost reports and provide regular updates on financial position.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Cost Control

Teamwork

Analytical

Communication

Project Controls

Tools

SAP

Sage

Job description

Turner & Townsend UK is looking for cost engineers to join the Defence sector within our Real Estate Controls & Performance team. You will contribute to performance reporting and analysis, working as part of a multidisciplinary project controls group on high-regulation projects.

The role offers development opportunities, exposure to major programmes, and the chance to advance cost management capabilities across budgets, forecasts and cash flow, with a proactive, collaborative culture.