Senior Cost Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for multiple Cost Engineers/Cost Managers on a permanent basis to be based in West Cumbria or Manchester.

We are seeking Cost Engineers and/or Cost Managers interested in working on cutting-edge, multidisciplinary decommissioning projects. Join a company that delivers complex engineering design solutions globally.

Our client is a leading engineering design firm with offices in West Cumbria and Manchester, renowned for delivering innovative, high-quality services in the Decommissioning and Nuclear sectors. With an expanding portfolio of frameworks and major projects, they are looking for experienced and driven professionals to join their growing teams.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in cost engineering or cost management, ideally within the nuclear, infrastructure, or decommissioning sectors
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and forecasting
• Proficiency with cost tools such as Primavera, CostX, or equivalent
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, quantity surveying, or a related field
• Active SC clearance or eligibility for SC clearance

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to be part of a global team delivering high-impact engineering projects
• Access to professional development and career progression

We welcome the opportunity to discuss this role informally.

Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit is a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission-critical objectives. We are smarter, faster, and more agile, with a laser focus on nuclear sector expertise. We develop nuclear talent pools proactively.

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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