Cost Engineer Long-Term Contract (Until February 2027) Rate: £55.60 per hourWorking hours: 4 days per week (37.5 hours total)Hybrid working: 2 days based in Suffolk office, 2 days remoteLocation: Sizewell A, Suffolk Our client is a leading engineering consultancy that provides services to the nuclear sector.As a Cost Engineer, you ll provide comprehensive cost management support including cost forecasting, performance analysis, change control, and post-contract cost activities ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.Key Responsibilities Report to the Project Manager for service delivery and to the Function Lead for functional standards.Participate in project reviews, audits, and self-assessments to maintain compliance.Prepare and manage project change controls and baseline management.Establish and implement effective cost capture, coding, and reporting structures (Work Orders, POs, CBS).Align project controls with contractual obligations, driving improvements where needed.Manage time bookings, charge codes, and resource tracking for accurate cost allocation and forecasting.Track manpower productivity and provide actionable insights to project leadership.Conduct post-contract cost management activities including payment certifications, Compensation Events (CE), and contract close-out.Validate and analyse supply chain cost data to support accurate forecasting.Prepare and maintain ETC, ACWP, and CPI reports.Support Value Engineering studie