Strategic Cost Engineer on Major Nuclear Project

EDF Energy; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Cost Engineer to join the Integrated Project Controls team for the HPC project, based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. You will support cost and forecasting processes across key workstreams and deliver governance-aligned cost reporting to project leadership.

The role requires solid cost engineering experience on major capital projects, strong analytical ability, and a collaborative mindset to operate within a matrix organisation and regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost engineering or cost control on major capital projects.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely cost forecasts and reports.
• Familiarity with governance processes and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in a regulated, safety-critical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the roll-out of cost and forecasting processes across the HPC project.
• Provide accurate, timely cost reporting in line with project governance.
• Work as part of a matrix team aligned to one of the HPC programme areas.
• Contribute to integrated baseline delivery, EPC critical path, and milestone tracking toward COD.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Planning, Risk and Performance Measurement disciplines.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost control

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

EDF Energy is seeking a Cost Engineer to join the Integrated Project Controls team for the HPC project, based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. You will support cost and forecasting processes across key workstreams and deliver governance-aligned cost reporting to project leadership.

The role requires solid cost engineering experience on major capital projects, strong analytical ability, and a collaborative mindset to operate within a matrix organisation and regulated environment.