https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-cost-specialist-progressive-recruitment--7ab79162-db8d-4a8c-8049-de12891fc68c RSS feed for Senior Cost Specialist at Progressive Recruitment. en-gb Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:07:40 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-cost-specialist-progressive-recruitment--7ab79162-db8d-4a8c-8049-de12891fc68c https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-cost-specialist-progressive-recruitment--7ab79162-db8d-4a8c-8049-de12891fc68c Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Berkshire | Salary: £65 - £70/hour | Type: Contract | Cost Engineer Location: Berkshire Duration: 26 Weeks Start: ASAP (subject to clearance) IR35: Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join a major programme based in Berkshire. Working within the Project Controls team, you will be responsible for cost planning, cost control, forecasting, change management, risk management and financial reporting, helping ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain project baseline budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS) and control account plans. Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals and forecasts. Produce Estimates at Completion (EACs), variance analysis and financial performance reports. Deliver Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and performance measurement. Manage cost risk, contingency allowances and change control processes. Support project reviews, governance reporting and stakeholder decision-making. Ensure alignment between project schedules, cost plans and contractual requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes and reporting systems. Essent... Contract