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Senior Engineer - Mechanical - Auxiliary Systems
Posted 1 day ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Join a prestigious aerospace and defence organization as a Senior Engineer Auxiliary in Glasgow, focusing on advanced ma...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Glasgow, Lanarkshire, UK
Google Cloud Application Support Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Summer Browning Associates
The role of Google Cloud Application Support Engineer involves providing technical support and engineering for applicati...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City Of Westminster, London, UK
Azure/Databricks Engineer-Southampton/Hybrid-Up to £37.24ph
Posted 1 day ago by Bond Williams Limited
The role of Azure/Databricks Engineer involves developing secure and scalable cloud solutions within a high-profile clou...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Azure Infrastructure Cloud Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Summer-Browning Associates is seeking an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a six-month assignment with a Central G...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
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About Our Cost Engineer Contract Roles
What does a cost engineer contractor do?
The Cost Engineer contractor role centres on the ability to estimate, monitor, and control costs across construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, and engineering projects. The work involves preparing cost estimates at various project stages, developing cost plans and budgets, tracking actual spend against forecasts, analysing variances, and producing cost reports for project management and client teams. Cost Engineer contractors are most commonly found on major capital programmes where cost certainty and financial governance are critical, including energy, transport infrastructure, defence, and large commercial construction projects.
Cost Engineer contractors need proficiency with cost estimating methodologies, earned value management, and project cost control techniques. Experience with cost management software such as CostOS, Cleopatra, or Hard Dollar is valued, alongside strong Excel modelling skills. Knowledge of NRM or AACE cost classification structures is expected depending on the sector. For oil and gas and energy projects, experience with weight-based or parametric estimating methods and familiarity with industry benchmarking databases such as Richardson or Compass are differentiators. A degree in quantity surveying, engineering, or a related discipline is typical.
What is the market like for cost engineer contractors?
Cost Engineering contracting is an active market driven by the volume of major infrastructure and energy projects in the UK. Transport programmes, nuclear new build and decommissioning, and offshore energy projects are the primary sources of demand. The market overlaps with quantity surveying but is distinct in its emphasis on earned value techniques and cost forecasting methodologies more common in engineering and energy sectors. Contractors with experience across multiple sectors and estimating methodologies are well positioned as many organisations apply cost engineering disciplines borrowed from oil and gas to construction and infrastructure programmes.
How much do cost engineer contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for cost engineer roles typically range from £400 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cost engineer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 80 cost engineer contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.