Cost Engineer

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time £35,000 - £60,000 per year

ob Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor / Junior Cost Engineer

Location: London or Reading (Thames Water Region - hybrid with occasional site visits)

Contract: 6 months (high likelihood of extension - project duration is 3 years)

Experience: Up to 3 years

Backgrounds: Open to construction, utilities, civil engineering, water, M&E, project controls, or other relevant cost/commercial backgrounds.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor or Junior Cost Engineer to join the commercial team supporting Thames Water infrastructure and capital maintenance projects. This role is ideal for someone with early career experience in cost management or commercial administration who wants to grow within a major long-term water programme.

You will support senior commercial staff with cost reporting, NEC contract administration, financial tracking, and change control across multiple projects within the Thames Water portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations

Support NEC contract administration, documentation, and compliance

Track and help manage change control, compensation events, and variations

Maintain and update cost databases, budgets, accruals, and cost tracking tools

Support procurement activities including RFQs, bid analysis, and subcontract management

Assist senior QS/Cost Engineers with payment applications, audits, and commercial governance

Liaise with internal teams, engineers, site managers, and Thames Water stakeholders

Contribute to risk reviews, commercial planning, and cost mitigation activities

Attend occasional site visits to verify progress and support cost validation

Maintain accurate commercial files, documentation, and reporting packs

Skills & Experience

Up to 3 years' experience in a QS, cost, commercial, or project controls role

Experience in utilities, construction, civils, water, infrastructure, energy, M&E, or highways welcomed

Understanding of cost management principles (budgets, forecasts, accruals)

NEC contract awareness is beneficial but not essential

Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills

Good Excel capability (VLOOKUP, formulas, data management)

Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Organised, proactive, and keen to develop professionally

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Controls, or related discipline preferred

What We Offer

6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension (programme is 3+ years)

Hybrid working in London or Reading

Structured development opportunities (RICS, ACostE, commercial career pathways)

Exposure to major UK water infrastructure projects

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