Senior Cost Engineer - Bristol

Cooper Moss Rutland; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Private healthcare

Pension: 4% employer

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Training & development

Job summary

CMR is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join our award-winning project controls team on a major UK infrastructure programme in the Nuclear sector. You will drive cost control, forecasting and reporting across a complex delivery environment, reporting to the Programme/Area leadership and mentoring Cost Engineers.

Key responsibilities include maintaining CBS/WBS-aligned cost data, leading forecasting, and delivering insightful commentary for governance reviews.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ senior-level experience in Cost & Forecasting.
• Experience in a complex, highly regulated industry (nuclear/energy preferred).
• Proven integration across cost, forecasting, and other project controls disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain cost/forecasting data aligned to CBS/WBS.
• Lead Cost & Forecasting management within the programme/area.
• Maintain portfolio to reflect current project position.
• Analyse data to identify trends, issues, uncertainties and opportunities.
• Provide commentary for programme reviews and governance.
• Support workshops and decision-making with costing insights.
• Integrate cost/forecasting with schedule and risk data.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Project controls

Risk & change

Education

HND or equivalent (Project Management/Controls)

Cost & Forecasting qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

EcoSys

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Position: Senior Cost Engineer

Location: Bristol/ Bridgwater - 3 Days Office /2 days hybrid

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to join our dynamic award winning team. This role will support a major UK infrastructure programme within the Nuclear sector, providing cost control, forecasting, reporting and project controls support across a complex, fast-moving delivery environment.

About us: CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work)

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What’s in it for you?

At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.

If you demonstrate the capability, our merit-based system will enable you to develop fast.

We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas.

Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.

We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

You’ll

Cost & Forecasting Management

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecasting information aligned to the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Act as the lead point of contact for Cost and Forecasting management within the nominated Programme/Area.

• Maintain the Cost and Forecasting portfolio to ensure it accurately reflects the current project position.

• Analyse cost and forecasting data to identify trends, issues, uncertainties and opportunities.

• Review and challenge significant issues that may impact programme objectives.

• Support scenario planning, issue and opportunity reviews and Cost and Forecasting-focused workshops.

• Ensure Cost and Forecasting information supports effective prioritisation and decision-making.

Reporting, Assurance & Governance

• Ensure Cost and Forecasting data is accurately maintained within relevant systems, including EcoSys and SAP.

• Provide assurance that Cost and Forecasting reports are delivered accurately and within defined reporting cycles.

• Provide commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues.

• Produce and present accurate, insightful project controls information for Programme Reviews, Board Meetings and Portfolio Risk Reviews.

• Ensure the integrity and consistency of Cost and Forecasting information through appropriate assurance checks.

• Manage and verify information within Power BI dashboards and identify opportunities for improvement.

Project Controls Integration

• Work collaboratively with wider Integrated Project Controls disciplines to ensure Cost and Forecasting is effectively integrated with schedule, risk, change and other project data.

• Work with project controls managers and risk leads to understand the relationship between cost, forecasting, risks and opportunities.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to Cost Engineers and Trainee Cost Engineers.

• Lead Cost and Forecasting management and software-specific training for Programme/Area teams, the PM community and apprentices.

• Facilitate Cost and Forecasting discussions with stakeholders at all levels, including senior and executive leadership.

Essential

• Experience working within a Project Management environment.

• At least 10 years’ senior-level experience within a Cost and Forecasting team.

• Experience working in a complex, highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear or energy.

• Proven experience of active integration management and senior-level influencing across multiple stakeholders.

• Expert knowledge of Cost and Forecasting, including the tools and techniques used to provide project insight and assess performance.

• Understanding of the integration between Cost and Forecasting and wider Project Controls disciplines, including Planning, Risk and Change.

• Expertise in, or equivalent experience with, relevant software including Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, EcoSys, Power BI and SAP.

Desirable

• Experience working on a major construction project.

• Experience working within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated industry.

• Proven leadership experience and experience supporting a team to maximise delivery.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering or a related discipline.

• Cost and Forecasting-specific qualifications or equivalent experience.

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

Requirements and Location:

Full right to work in the UK

3 Days Office in Bristol/ Bridgwater, 2 days hybrid

Salary & Benefits

25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)

Life Assurance (x4 Salary)

Pension: employers’ contribution of 4%

Company and personal performance-based bonus

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Long Service Leave

Training and professional development

Regular social events

Perkbox – employee experience platform

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives