Cost Engineer (IPC) - Integrated Planning Controls)

Cost Engineer – Major Infrastructure
Project Location: South West (site-based/hybrid working available)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum or £400 per day (Inside IR35)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Engineer to join a high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure programme. Working within an established Integrated Project Controls team, you will play a key role in delivering robust cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting across a complex, multi-billion-pound project environment.

As part of a centre of excellence for project controls, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate cost and forecast information, supporting project delivery teams with reliable performance data, and contributing to informed decision-making across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast information aligned to Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Manage and update cost and forecasting data within project controls systems, including EcoSys and SAP.
• Support the development and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost reports.
• Analyse cost performance, identify variances, and provide insight into trends and risks.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, planners, commercial teams, and wider project controls functions.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with project governance and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Integrated Project Controls function.

About You

• Previous experience in a Cost Engineer, Cost Controller, Project Controls, or similar role within major projects.
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, and project controls methodologies.
• Experience working within large infrastructure, construction, engineering, energy, defence, or capital project environments.
• Proficiency with project controls systems such as EcoSys, SAP, Primavera, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.
• Collaborative and supportive project controls environment.
• Competitive salary or day rate package.
• Long-term project opportunity with excellent career development potential.

If you are a motivated Cost Engineer looking to contribute to a major project and develop your career within a leading project controls environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To Apply forward an up to date CV to susan@archerrecruitment.com OR for a confidential discussion, call 07897 729223