Cost Engineer

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	£63 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	LA14 1AF
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Morson Talent
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	251255MCG-449576

Summary

Cost Engineer (Contract)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (hybrid: 2 days a fortnight onsite)
Rate: £63.40 / Hour Umbrella or £47 / Hour PAYE

Contract Lenght: 6-Months

Morson Edge are proud to be working with BAE Systems who are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer / Cost Control Lead, the Cost Engineer will lead cost control activities, ensuring day-to-day spend aligns with budget and forecasts, and providing clear visibility of cost performance.

Key responsibilities Lead cost control across the AVC project Monitor and control day-to-day project spend

Maintain and update cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)

• Identify and explain cost variances and trends

  
  

• Produce clear, accurate cost reports for stakeholders

  
  

• Support PM&C activities on a project or work package

  
  Experience & skills

  • Proven experience as a Cost Lead / Cost Engineer

    
    

  • Dreadnought experience desirable; Oil & Gas or similar regulated industries also suitable

    
    

  • Strong analytical and logical approach to cost control

    
    

  • Advanced Excel skills (essential)

    
    

  • SAP experience desirable; P6 knowledge advantageous

    
    

  • PM qualification preferred but not essential

    
    About the role

    • Join a team of 6 PM&C professionals

      
      

    • On-site presence typically Tuesday & Wednesday every fortnight with some flexibility

      
      

    • Role subject to security and export control restrictions