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, and forecasting, with a strong focus on change control and performance reporting. Proficient in utilizing cost analysis tools and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate financial oversight.

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Cost ControlBudgetingForecastingCost ReportingCost Engineering

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Hard Skills

Cost Data ManagementVariance AnalysisChange ControlFinancial AnalysisCost Estimating

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedProactive MindsetCollaborativeAccountableSolution-Focused

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower QuerySAPEcoSysPrimavera

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 and manage purchase orders
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 line-manage up to 3 Assistant Cost Engineers
Support accurate, timely cost data, reliable forecasts, informed decision-making, 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
Experience with change control and performance reporting
Training in cost control, estimating or forecasting
Exposure to NEC/FIDIC contracts
Detail-oriented and accountable approach
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Proactive, solution-focused mindset
BPSS clearance required
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory basic financial probity check

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 in a rapidly scaling business
Culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning