Cost Engineer

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Henderson Scott UK Full time

This range is provided by Henderson Scott UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Experience needed: We are seeking a skilled Cost Engineer with a background in estimating, manufacturing, or engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to influence decision-making through robust cost estimates.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer/Modeller to join our UK Bidding and Contract Evaluation (BCE) team. You will play a key role in delivering independent cost estimates to support decision-making for future concepts and programmes covering the next 20+ years.

The role involves working on a diverse range of concepts and technologies, collaborating with senior stakeholders across various teams. You will help define target costs, balancing military capability and affordability to ensure value-for-money proposals for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and provide independent cost estimates to support future product development and decision-making
  • Collaborate with engineering and project teams to align scope with budget
  • Support trade-off discussions between scope and cost to maintain affordability
  • Work closely with key stakeholders, including Chief Engineers and Executives
  • Contribute to cost modelling and estimation techniques to enhance decision-making
  • Ensure estimates are data-driven and support UK MoD budget planning

What we need from you:

  • Experience in cost estimating, manufacturing, or engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders
  • Knowledge of cost estimation techniques (including parametric) would be beneficial
Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you

#J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Cost Engineer

    2 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rullion Managed Services Full time

    We have a current opportunity for a Cost Engineer on an inside IR35 contract basis. The position will be based in Suffolk 2/3 days a week. For further information about this position please apply.Job Title: Cost EngineerLocation: Based in our Suffolk or London office with hybrid working availableJob Purpose / Overview:The Cost Engineer is part of the PMO...

  • Cost Engineer

    4 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Henderson Scott Full time

    Position Available: Cost EngineerLocation: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)Salary: Up to £50,000 (DoE) + BonusExperience needed: We are seeking a skilled Cost Engineer with a background in estimating, manufacturing, or engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to influence decision-making through robust cost estimates.About...

  • Cost Engineer

    2 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:Experience needed: We are seeking a skilled Cost Engineer with a background in estimating, manufacturing, or engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to influence decision-making through robust cost estimates.About the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost...

  • Cost Engineer

    1 day ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Airswift Full time

    COST ENGINEERLocation: London, UKContract duration: Feb – July 2025Start Date: ASAPProject: ShipyardJob Description:Currently seeking a Cost Engineer working on a short-term contract in London, the role would be outside IR35 and working on a shipyard infrastructure project. The role of the Cost Engineer provides advisory support to the project management...

  • Cost Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Airswift Full time

    COST ENGINEER Location: London, UK Contract duration:Feb – July 2025 Start Date: ASAP Project: Shipyard Job Description:Currently seeking a Cost Engineer working on a short-term contractin London, the role would be outside IR35 and working on a shipyardinfrastructure project. The role of the Cost Engineer providesadvisory support to the project management...

  • Cost Engineer

    2 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Millbank Holdings Full time

    Do you have working knowledge of cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis?Are you familiar with forecasting tools such as PRISM, EcoSys, or Cobra?Would you be able to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of Earned Value Methodologies?If so, please read on and apply today to be part of the UK's next...

  • Cost Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.Our mission is to provide innovative and...

  • Cost Engineer

    4 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SearchWorks Full time

    My client are looking for strong Senior Cost Engineer to join their growing team. They're an award winning Planning and Project Controls Consultancy with clients throughout the UK, Europe, UAE and USA. They operate across a number of different industries including Defence, Nuclear, and Rail.Key skills:Experience across within Cost Engineering position,...

  • Cost Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom JAM Full time

    A leading provider to infrastructure and utilities projects is looking to recruit an additional Cost Engineer to support ongoing commissions across London.RoleThis role will be working within a growing portfolio of complex projects all of which have multiple stakeholders. You will need demonstrable cost engineering experience and the ability to work closely...

  • Cost Engineer

    6 hours ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

    About the Opportunity:NRL is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cost Engineer to join a prestigious project in Cumbria. This is your chance to be part of a high-profile project with a leading company known for its exceptional reputation. You'll contribute to something meaningful, with an attractive salary, professional growth, and...

  • Cost Engineer

    5 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom NRL Full time

    About the Opportunity:NRL is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cost Engineer to join a prestigious project in Cumbria. This is your chance to be part of a high-profile project with a leading company known for its exceptional reputation. You'll contribute to something meaningful, with an attractive salary, professional growth, and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Engineer Full time

    StevenageThe Portfolio Platform Integration Engineer supports many of MBDA's most exciting projects. Operating through the Complex Weapons arrangement with UK MOD, you will apply your skills and knowledge to a variety of existing and future weapon systems, looking for common approaches to air platform / weapon integration, and seeking to improve both the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:Location: London – HybridType: Perm /StaffSalary TBCJob OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to be based in London, playing a key role in helping achieve my clients ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of their key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and...

  • Cost Estimator

    1 day ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:Experience needed: We are seeking an Engineer with a background in cost estimating, manufacturing, or engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to influence decision-making through robust cost estimates.About the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer...

  • Cost Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Maxim Recruitment Full time

    Cost Manager job vacancy for ambitious Cost Managers with infrastructure / civil engineering consultancy experience to be based in London and south east England.Fantastic new opportunities to work for a premium international cost and contracts consultancy on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects in London and around the UK.Current live projects...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Terry Parris Associates Full time

    Costing & Procurement EngineerLocation: HailshamJob Type: PermanentSalary: GBP40,000 + Private Health InsuranceAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costing & Procurement Engineer to join a specialist engineering company in Hailsham. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, private health insurance, and the chance to work within the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Amazon Full time

    At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We regularly build and expand our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, and Delivery Stations, strategically sourcing products and services to better serve our customers. We are seeking an innovative and analytical candidate with deep expertise in the global supply chain landscape....


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Amazon Full time

    Sr. Construction Cost Manager, EMEA Construction Cost ControlJob ID: 2873139 | Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L. - C94The Data Center Construction Cost Control (CCC) team is part of a larger, highly creative and passionate team dedicated to deploying our continuously evolving Amazon data center facilities.As a Sr. Construction Cost Manager, you will be...

  • Cost Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aldwych Consulting Ltd Full time

    Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you want the opportunity to join one of the largest leading construction consultancy firms in the UK? Do you want to work within a well-established team of Cost Managers within the infrastructure industry? Do you live in and around the London area? If this sounds perfect for you, apply nowA...

  • Cost Manager

    2 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aldwych Consulting Ltd Full time

    Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you want the opportunity to join one of the largest leading construction consultancy firms in the UK? Do you want to work within a well-established team of Cost Managers within the infrastructure industry? Do you live in and around the London area? If this sounds perfect for you, apply nowA...