Senior Cost Engineer -- Contract Role Day rate: £450 - £470 day Umbrella - Inside IR35 Contract Duration: 12m (Ongoing) Location: Somerset, UK Spencer Ogden is partnering with a major energy infrastructure programme to hire a Senior Cost Engineer to join the Integrated Project Controls function for one of the UK's largest nuclear new-build projects. You'll act as a key cost & forecasting lead within your programme area, managing contract values up to £500m, driving high-quality reporting, and providing critical insights to support project decision-making. Working with Cost Engineers and wider IPC teams, you'll ensure cost, schedule, risk and change are fully aligned across the project. What you'll do • Lead cost & forecasting activities across your designated programme area • Maintain accurate CBS/WBS-aligned forecasts and cost data (EcoSys, SAP) • Produce high-quality reporting and performance insights • Support risk/opportunity reviews and scenario planning • Mentor junior cost engineers and drive best practice • Present cost data at senior governance forums and programme reviews What you'll bring • Strong background in cost engineering within major projects • Integrated project controls knowledge (schedule, risk, change) • Advanced analytical and communication skills • Expertise with EcoSys, SAP, Power BI & MS Office • Experience working with senior stakeholders in complex environments ________________________________________ Interested? Apply today with your latest CV and the Spencer Ogden team will be in touch.