Cost Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West, BS3 24TR |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58980178 |
Summary
Are you a Cost Engineer or Project Controls professional with experience supporting major infrastructure or energy programmes?
Do you have a strong background in cost forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis within a regulated project environment?
Would you like to play a key role on the Hinckley Point C nuclear new build, one of the UK’s largest and most complex engineering projects, based in Bristol?
The Opportunity
An international engineering and technical services organisation is supporting the delivery of the Hinckley Point C nuclear power station and is looking to appoint a Cost Engineer to join the established Cost & Forecasting team. This role will focus on producing high-quality cost and performance information to support effective control, governance, and decision-making across the project.
We would also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in nuclear, defence, major infrastructure, energy, or large-scale construction programmes.
This role would suit candidates working as Cost Engineers, Project Controls Engineers, Cost Controllers, Project Control Analysts, Commercial Analysts, Earned Value Analysts, Assistant Cost Managers, Planning & Cost Engineers, or Performance Analysts.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Develop and maintain detailed cost and forecast information in line with agreed Cost and Work Breakdown Structures.
- Manage and update cost data within recognised project controls systems such as EcoSys and SAP.
- Produce regular cost and forecasting reports, providing clear narrative on key schedule drivers, variances, and performance trends.
- Support change management and trending activities, contributing to project-level risk and opportunity assessments.
- Generate performance indicators and analytical outputs to support management review and decision-making.
- Provide detailed cost analysis to senior cost and commercial leads to assist with prioritisation and corrective actions.
- Ensure cost data is accurate, robust, and compliant with project governance and reporting standards.
- Work closely with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and cost.
- Contribute to the preparation of management briefings and formal project reports.
- Promote collaborative working and a strong culture of data integrity across the project controls function.
You will have the following qualifications and experience
- HND or higher in Project Controls, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a cost engineering or project controls role within a complex project environment.
- Sound understanding of cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting methodologies.
- High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Confident communicator, able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
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.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Do you have a strong background in cost forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis within a regulated project environment?
Would you like to play a key role on the Hinckley Point C nuclear new build, one of the UK’s largest and most complex engineering projects, based in Bristol?
The Opportunity
An international engineering and technical services organisation is supporting the delivery of the Hinckley Point C nuclear power station and is looking to appoint a Cost Engineer to join the established Cost & Forecasting team. This role will focus on producing high-quality cost and performance information to support effective control, governance, and decision-making across the project.
We would also welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in nuclear, defence, major infrastructure, energy, or large-scale construction programmes.
This role would suit candidates working as Cost Engineers, Project Controls Engineers, Cost Controllers, Project Control Analysts, Commercial Analysts, Earned Value Analysts, Assistant Cost Managers, Planning & Cost Engineers, or Performance Analysts.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Develop and maintain detailed cost and forecast information in line with agreed Cost and Work Breakdown Structures.
- Manage and update cost data within recognised project controls systems such as EcoSys and SAP.
- Produce regular cost and forecasting reports, providing clear narrative on key schedule drivers, variances, and performance trends.
- Support change management and trending activities, contributing to project-level risk and opportunity assessments.
- Generate performance indicators and analytical outputs to support management review and decision-making.
- Provide detailed cost analysis to senior cost and commercial leads to assist with prioritisation and corrective actions.
- Ensure cost data is accurate, robust, and compliant with project governance and reporting standards.
- Work closely with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and cost.
- Contribute to the preparation of management briefings and formal project reports.
- Promote collaborative working and a strong culture of data integrity across the project controls function.
You will have the following qualifications and experience
- HND or higher in Project Controls, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a cost engineering or project controls role within a complex project environment.
- Sound understanding of cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting methodologies.
- High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Confident communicator, able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
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.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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