Cost Engineer – Project Controls – Energy Projects

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join our Project Controls team for energy sector projects, based in Liverpool, England. This is a full-time remote position offering the opportunity to drive cost management excellence across dynamic renewable and conventional energy programmes.

Role Overview

As a Cost Engineer specialising in Project Controls, you will play a crucial role in monitoring and optimising project costs throughout the delivery lifecycle. Your expertise in energy projects will ensure financial discipline and value realisation across complex schemes. This remote position allows you to support energy and natural resources clients whilst working flexibly from your location.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost models and forecasts for energy infrastructure projects
• Monitor actual project spend against budgets and baseline estimates, identifying and escalating variances
• Provide proactive cost management advice and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders
• Prepare cost reports and analyses that inform executive decision-making
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost saving opportunities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure cost control objectives are achieved
• Track and analyse cost trends, preparing forecasts for project completion

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cost Engineer or Project Controls professional, ideally in energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Proficiency with cost management software and tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience developing cost plans, forecasts, and variance analyses
• AACE or equivalent cost engineering qualification preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cost control workstreams

Working at Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a leading international consulting firm specialising in programme and project delivery across the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. We pride ourselves on attracting talented professionals who are passionate about delivering value and managing risk effectively. Our culture emphasises continuous development, collaborative problem-solving, and professional excellence.

Next Steps

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