Hybrid Cost Engineer – Project Controls (Nuclear/Defense)

NUKEM Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution & life assurance

Private medical scheme

Employee share scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes (EVs, tech, 3

Job summary

NUVIA UK in Glasgow is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will work with the Project Manager to forecast, monitor, and report project costs, ensuring affordability and timely month-end outputs.

The role involves cost control, analytics, and contract administration using CEMAR; NEC familiarity is preferred. The position offers a hybrid work pattern with flexibility, a salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, and opportunities to contribute to national critical

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of cost engineering and cost forecasting.
• Experience in cost forecasting aligned to programme objectives.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Diploma level education is required.
• 2+ years in cost management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support forecast development with Project Manager for monthly reporting.
• Consolidate accruals and report costs for PMs.
• Coordinate with Planner to align forecasts with programme.
• Track costs and forecasts for affordability.
• Produce monthly cost reports and update financial systems.
• Attend supplier meetings and manage contract administration.
• Process purchase orders and invoice receipt tasks.
• Review invoices and support resolution of queries.
• Monitor changes and change control/ EWN meetings.

Skills

Cost engineering functions

Cost control

Cost analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma level education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CEMAR

NEC experience

Job description

NUVIA UK in Glasgow is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will work with the Project Manager to forecast, monitor, and report project costs, ensuring affordability and timely month-end outputs.

The role involves cost control, analytics, and contract administration using CEMAR; NEC familiarity is preferred. The position offers a hybrid work pattern with flexibility, a salary up to £55,000 depending on experience, and opportunities to contribute to national critical