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Cost Engineer - Defence (Construction)

Derby, United Kingdom, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-25

Core

Cost engineering professional delivering performance reporting, analysis, and budget control for medium-complexity defence projects.

Role type

Cost Engineer (Defence Construction)

Builds

Cost control systems, cost estimates, fee proposals, forecasts, and cash flow analysis for defence projects.

Domain

Defence sector construction and project controls

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Project cost control techniques, cost estimation, invoice evaluation, cash flow analysis, cost reporting, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SAP, Sage

Preferred skills

Multi-disciplinary knowledge, research and analytical skills

Technologies

SAP, Sage, Cost Capture System

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain cost control systems, prepare and review cost estimates, evaluate contractor invoices, provide forecasts and cash flow analysis, maintain cost reports, analyze fee proposals

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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