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Senior Cost Engineer

Job in Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA6 5, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Employment Solutions Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
  • Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to join a leading consultancy delivering major nuclear and energy infrastructure projects. Working within a high-performing Project Controls team, you'll be responsible for providing robust cost management, forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring complex capital projects are delivered with accurate financial control and effective commercial governance.

This position would suit a Cost Engineer with experience on major capital projects who enjoys turning complex project data into meaningful insights. It will appeal to someone with strong analytical skills, excellent Excel capability and a passion for cost control, forecasting and stakeholder engagement within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, energy or infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
Lead cost management and cost control activities, maintaining project budgets, forecasts and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) throughout the project lifecycle
Produce accurate cost reporting, Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts
Monitor project expenditure, commitments, accruals and contractor cost data, identifying trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Supply Chain partners to support project governance, change control and performance reporting
Present cost performance, forecasting and recommendations to project stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement across project controls processes

In return you'll receive a salary up to 55k, 25 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 5%, private medical insurance, health insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programme, gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.

So if you're looking for a new opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear and energy projects with one of the UK's leading consultancies, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on (url removed), or call on (phone number removed).

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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