Job Description

Our client, a leader in nuclear decommissioning and waste management, is seeking a skilled Cost Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a rapidly growing company that plays a crucial role in the management of low-level radioactive waste across the UK.

About the Company:

Our client is at the forefront of nuclear decommissioning, specialising in the safe and efficient handling of low-level radioactive waste from power stations nationwide. With ambitious plans to expand their operations and quadruple their team size over the next 2-3 years, this is an exciting time to join their journey.

Location: Hybrid (3 days from home, 2 days on-site in Dungeness)

Salary: £50,000pa - £57,000pa 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and monitor project costs to ensure financial objectives are met.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers and engineering teams to optimise cost control processes.
  • Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support project decision-making.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Cost Engineer in a related industry, preferably in nuclear, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex financial data.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.

Why Them?

  • Growth: Be part of a company that has expanded and rapidly grown in the last 5 years
  • Innovation: Work on cutting-edge projects involving the latest techniques in radioactive waste management.
  • Impact: Contribute to the safe decommissioning of nuclear power stations, helping to shape the future of energy in the UK.

Additional Information:

  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days from home, 2 days on-site in Dungeness.
  • Location: Dungeness (Head office Cumbria)

If you’re a Cost Engineer looking to make a significant impact within a growing company, please contact jackm@scantec.co.uk or call 0151 666 8960 for more information.