Cost Engineer Contract Jobs in Liverpool
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Senior Dev Ops Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Morson Edge
The Senior DevOps Engineer will lead the design, build, and deployment of cloud-based environments while promoting DevOp...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 6 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
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CyberArk Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The CyberArk Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and supporting CyberArk Privileged Access Management soluti...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
TrueSight Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The TrueSight Engineer role involves working on a contract basis with a global managed service provider to support a Tel...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Finance Business Partner/Strategic Cost Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Rathbones Group Plc
The Finance Business Partner/Strategic Cost Accountant role at Rathbones involves collaborating within the Finance divis...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, Merseyside
Finance Business Partner/Strategic Cost Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Rathbones Group Plc
The Finance Business Partner/Strategic Cost Accountant role at Rathbones focuses on providing financial insights and str...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Indotronix Avani UK Ltd
The Data Engineer role involves designing and developing scalable data pipelines and platforms to support the Client's r...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Network Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Network Engineer role is a contract position outside IR35, focused on assisting with the migration of data centers f...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Senior Software & Cloud Engineer – Python, Node, AWS, Ansible, CI/CD
Posted 2 weeks ago by S Merrick LTD
The Senior Software & Cloud Engineer role involves hands-on engineering with a focus on backend development, AWS cloud o...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Solaris/Unix Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Henderson Scott
The Solaris/Unix Engineer role involves supporting and maintaining a business-critical Solaris estate within a complex e...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
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About Our Cost Engineer Contract Roles in Liverpool
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.
What is the contracting market like in Liverpool?
Healthcare and public services form the backbone of Liverpool's contracting activity, with NHS trusts and local government bodies generating roles in programme delivery, clinical informatics, and IT operations. The Knowledge Quarter and waterfront regeneration have attracted technology, digital, and creative employers that are gradually expanding the types of opportunities available. Financial and professional services firms with Liverpool offices contribute across finance, compliance, and organisational change. The city sits close enough to Manchester that many contractors work across both depending on where engagements arise, effectively doubling the accessible market for those willing to travel. Liverpool's own volumes are smaller, but competition for roles is correspondingly lighter, and contractors with healthcare or public services experience find particularly strong alignment.
How much do cost engineer contractors usually earn in Liverpool?
Contract rates for cost engineer roles in Liverpool typically range from £360 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cost engineer vacancies in Liverpool are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 80 cost engineer contract roles across the site, with Liverpool contributing to the total. Data reviewed up to June 2026.