Strategic Cost Engineer (P6) – Projects & Budget

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday + holidays increment

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Cost Engineer to anchor financial control for multi‑million pound projects. You will drive cost management, budgeting and monthly commercial reporting, partnering with project delivery and engineering teams to keep costs on track.

You will provide deep-dive analyses, ensure adherence to change processes, and support CER funding with clear, actionable insights that influence project decisions.

Qualifications

• P6 Primavera formal training to professional level is required.
• Proven ability to prepare and present detailed financial reports and analyses.
• Strong cost accounting and financial analysis knowledge is essential.
• Experience as a project controller in the construction sector with P6 scheduling is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle from initiation to completion, baselining schedules in P6 and IMS systems and managing change requests.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including CER forms to secure funding.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, attending on-site progress meetings and ensuring NEC contract compliance.
• Contribute to Health & Safety initiatives and on-site safety observations.

Skills

P6 Primavera

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Planning and scheduling

Earned Value

VOWD

Change management

Health & Safety awareness

Collaboration / teamwork

Education

P6 Primavera formal training to professional level

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Cost Engineer to anchor financial control for multi‑million pound projects. You will drive cost management, budgeting and monthly commercial reporting, partnering with project delivery and engineering teams to keep costs on track.

You will provide deep-dive analyses, ensure adherence to change processes, and support CER funding with clear, actionable insights that influence project decisions.