Senior Cost Engineer - Civils

You will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry-leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working. As Senior Cost Engineer, you will play a key role within the Project Controls/Cost Management function, supporting programme-level cost control, forecasting and performance reporting on Sizewell C. Working closely with Cost Managers, the Cost Lead and wider project controls, commercial and finance teams, you will help ensure accurate, timely and high-quality cost information is produced in line with programme governance. You will take a senior role in analysing cost data, earned value performance and trends against the project baseline, supporting informed decision-making across the programme. This is a highly visible position on a major infrastructure project, suited to a technically strong cost professional who is confident operating in a complex, fast-paced delivery environment. Supporting programme and project cost control, forecasting and budget management Producing and analysing EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value performance data Undertaking earned value, variance and trend analysis to support programme objectives Working closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost performance Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional body Proven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract within civil engineering with either a contractor or consultancy Strong working knowledge of cost control, forecasting and cost analysis Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to stakeholders Full UK driving licence. 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year Company pension scheme Life assurance Private medical insurance Flexible working Mental health and wellbeing benefits Fully covered accommodation and business mileage Long-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancy Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be