Cost Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Cost Engineer to join our team in Warrington. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in cost engineering, quantity surveying, or estimating who is looking to develop or expand their expertise in data‑driven delivery on major construction and infrastructure programmes, particularly within the nuclear and defence sectors.

• Produce cost estimates, cost models, and benchmarking reports for large infrastructure and capital projects.
• Apply cost engineering principles to support forecasting, earned value analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Support cost optimisation, value engineering, and project controls functions.
• Collaborate with project teams to align financial data with technical delivery.

• Proven experience in cost engineering, estimating, or quantity surveying on major projects.
• Knowledge of working with large datasets and applying insights to real‑world challenges.
• Comfortable working in complex, fast‑moving project environments.
• Ideally HNC, HND, or Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a similar discipline.

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well‑being comes first.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.