Cost Engineer
£40,000 – £60,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Sep 2026
Advertised as “ALTEN Cost Engineer - Nuclear”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 4–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Part-time
| Base salary | £40,000 – £60,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management
Study levelBachelor's or higher
CertificationsRICS, APM, CICES, PMI
Cost Engineer - Nuclear
- Bridgwater, United Kingdom
- Full-time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Region: South West UK
- Compensation: GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000 - yearly
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support the delivery of complex and high-value projects within the Nuclear and Energy sectors. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting across defined project scopes, working closely with Project Controls Managers, planners, commercial teams, and Work Package Managers.
- Location: Bridgewater (Somerset)
- On Site: 3-4 Days
- Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 4- 10YOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update project budgets, forecasts, and commitments
- Track and validate actual costs, accruals, and variances
- Support change control processes and assess cost impacts
- Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and sponsor reporting
- Collaborate with Work Package Managers to compile Monthly Project Reviews (MPRs)
- Provide analysis to support KPIs, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of cost systems, tools, and processes
- Engage proactively with stakeholders to ensure