Cost Engineer

Do you have proven experience managing cost control on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects?
Are you confident using cost management systems and producing detailed cost reports for high-value projects?
The Opportunity
Are you ready to play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant nuclear infrastructure projects? Due to major investment and expansion, our client – a leading civil engineering contractor – is delivering a £600m nuclear project in West Cumbria. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile scheme that will shape the future of the UK’s energy sector.
As Cost Controller, you’ll be at the heart of financial governance, ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy across a complex, multi-disciplinary project.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
 
* Monitor, track, and report project costs against budgets and forecasts
 
* Prepare and maintain cost reports, variance analyses, and cash flow projections
 
* Support project managers with cost-related insights into decision-making
 
* Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
 
* Liaise with procurement and commercial teams to validate cost data
 
* Identify risks and opportunities to optimize project financial performance
 
* Assist in change management and cost impact assessments
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
 
* Proven experience as a Cost Controller on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
 
* Strong understanding of cost management principles and project controls.
 
* Proficiency in cost control software and MS Excel.
 
* Excellent analytical and communication skills.
It’s great if you also have the following
 
* Knowledge of NEC contracts.
 
* Experience in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments.
 
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related discipline.
The setting for the role
You’ll be based in West Cumbria, working on-site as part of a collaborative project team delivering one of the UK’s most complex and high-value nuclear projects. Expect a dynamic environment where precision, compliance, and innovation are key.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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