Senior Cost Engineer (GPD)

Senior Cost Engineer 📍 Location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester with hybrid working available. About the role We’re looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to play a critical role in shaping the financial performance of our SMR programme. You’ll sit at the heart of high-value work packages, ensuring cost clarity, driving robust forecasting, and providing the insights that enable confident decision-making across the business. This is a highly visible role where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and project leaders to ensure cost performance is transparent, risks are understood, and the programme remains on track. What we need you to do Cost Leadership & Delivery We need you to lead the development and maintenance of cost baselines and forecasts We need you to ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and scope We need you to conduct detailed variance analysis and scenario modelling We need you to drive cost risk assessments and contingency planning We need you to provide cost input into business cases and investment decisions We need you to support procurement through benchmarking and supplier reviews Reporting & Governance We need you to produce clear, high-quality cost reports and dashboards We need you to lead monthly cost reviews and support governance forums We need you to ensure consistency and traceability across cost data We need you to provide assurance on data quality and compliance Systems & People We need you to improve cost systems and reporting tools We need you to mentor and develop junior cost engineers We need you to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the programme What success looks like You’ll succeed in this role by: Delivering accurate cost forecasts aligned to programme performance Producing high-quality reporting that supports decision-making Driving effective cost risk mitigation strategies Building strong relationships with stakeholders Developing others and contributing to continuous improvement What we’re looking for We recognise that no one meets every requirement, and that’s okay. If you meet around 75% of the below, we’d still love to hear from you. Core experience Strong experience in cost engineering, including forecasting, earned value, and cost risk analysis within complex projects or infrastructure programmes Confidence working with cost systems such as EcoSys, SAP, or Primavera Experience influencing stakeholders and working across multiple functions A track record of managing cost performance on large-scale capital projects Experience mentoring or supporting the development of others Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Controls, Finance, or a related discipline Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, ICE, PMI or CICES Reward & benefits We offer a competitive package including: 💰 Salary: £50,650 - £66,500 🎯 Bonus: 12.5% performance-related bonus 💳 Flexible benefits allowance: £2,200 🛡️ Life assurance: 6x pensionable salary 💼 Income protection: 50% 🌴 Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays 🎁 New joiner payment: £250 🧭 Flexible & part-time working options available Pay Range: £50,600.00 - £66,465.00 Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check #LI-VS1 #LI-Hybrid We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Why join us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. Your career journey At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career. Our Team | Rolls-Royce SMR Join our talent community We're always on the lookout for the best talent. 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