Cost Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Maintain and update project budgets and forecasts .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £55,150 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost data management, budgeting, forecasting, and change control processes, with a strong focus on compliance and internal controls. Proficient in utilizing advanced cost analysis tools and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive project success.

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Cost Data ManagementBudgeting And ForecastingCost Reporting And Variance AnalysisSAPBPSS Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlChange ControlCost EngineeringFinancial AnalysisVariance AnalysisCost ReportingForecastingEstimatingProject ControlsCost Impact Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationContinuous ImprovementCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower QueryEcoSysPrimavera

Certifications & Qualifications

RICSAPMCICESPMI

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureEnergyNuclearNEC ContractsFIDIC Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and update project budgets and forecasts
Track actuals, commitments and accruals
Support change control assessments and cost impact analysis
Ensure cost data aligns with schedule and project controls
Raise purchase requisitions, manage purchase orders, and review supplier applications
Prepare monthly cost reports and dashboards
Collaborate with planners, commercial colleagues and Work Package Managers
Contribute to continuous improvement and support cost systems and tools
Potentially manage up to 3 Assistant Cost Engineers
Collaborate across project controls, planning, commercial, engineering and supplier teams
Support high standards of internal controls and audit compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or a related field
Progress toward a recognised professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, APM, CICES, PMI)
Advanced proficiency in cost data management and analysis tools
Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and change processes
High proficiency in cost reporting and variance analysis using Excel, Power Query or similar
Experience in cost engineering or project controls, ideally in infrastructure, energy or nuclear
Familiarity with SAP, EcoSys or Primavera
Training in cost control, estimating or forecasting is desirable
Exposure to NEC/FIDIC contracts is desirable
Experience with change control and performance reporting is desirable
BPSS clearance required
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
Satisfactory basic financial probity check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits allowance: £2,200
Bonus: Up to 12.5%
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Standard Rolls-Royce SMR pension: 12%
6x life assurance
50% income protection
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible working options
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Continuous learning
Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support throughout application, interview, and employment