Nuclear Restoration Services
Cost Engineer
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Cost Engineer
Project Cost Engineer – Hunterston B Site
What if you could shape the success of critical projects from day one, guiding timelines, influencing outcomes, and making a real impact on delivery at a key UK nuclear site?
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a well-established Project Controls Team in West Kilbride as a Project Cost Engineer, working at the heart of the Hunterston B site.
Surrounded by experienced Project Cost Engineers and Project Planners within the Programme Management Office (PMO), you’ll play a pivotal role in driving project success, developing and maintaining cost management systems within one or more projects at site. Partner closely with Project Managers, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and optimise performance. If you’re looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment where your cost expertise directly shapes project outcomes, this could be the perfect next step.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll bring your specialist cost knowledge to the project team by:
- Supporting project delivery using cost management systems to capture, analyse, and forecast cost
- Aligning Purchase Orders (POs), Work Orders (WOs), and cost breakdown structures (CBS) for performance metrics
- Leading project forecast reviews, ensuring compliance and informing outlooks with the Project Manager (PM) and Programmes team
- Performing cost variance and root cause analysis (including commentary, recommendations, and recovery plans)
- Ensuring Earned Value Management (EVM) integration with the project team for performance reporting
- Verifying sub-contract data and information for cost control accuracy
- Liasing with Supply Chain to improve cost variance analysis, drive data quality, and ensure timely reporting
- Assisting with Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs) and investment decision-making
- Supporting cost estimating activities through analysis of current and historical data
- Promoting adherence to cost standards, governance frameworks, and mandatory project policies
- Applying EVM techniques to analyse and present performance reporting predictively
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Who Are We Looking For?
We seek a confident communicator and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced project environment. You’ll build strong stakeholder relationships, clearly articulate insights, and deliver high-quality outcomes collaboratively.
Key Requirements:
Experience & Competencies:
- Proactive, self-motivated, and seeking to grow within the role
- Analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a focus on detail
- Well-organised, with strong time management and prioritisation
- Comfortable using key IT tools, including MS Office, for reporting
Qualifications & Intellectual Requirements:
- NQF level 5 or equivalent (or significant demonstrable experience in cost engineering/controls)
- Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, especially in a highly regulated environment
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Beyond Technical Skills:
- Ability to challenge assumptions, assess contractor costs, and identify risks/opportunities
- Champions continuous improvement across the project lifecycle
Location: Site-based at Hunterston B (West Kilbride, UK), operating within standard site hours (5-day week). Flexibility: Optional 9-day fortnight available.
About Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS)
We deliver the safe decommissioning and remediation of UK nuclear sites. Every role at NRS contributes to a legacy of atmospheric, regulatory, and performance excellence.
Security & Compliance: Successful candidates must pass DBS NSV (Defence Business Services National Security Vetting), including UK eligibility checks, employment history review, and potentially other security pre-checks.
For all available benefits and more, see: [NRS Careers][1].
NRS values diversity and inclusivity. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us.
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