Job Description:

Energy Infrastructure Projects
£60,000 – £70,000 + excellent benefits
Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on site in Suffolk

Conrad Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading global consultancy, supporting the growth of their energy and infrastructure delivery team. We are currently seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to work on major energy infrastructure projects based in Suffolk.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy delivering nationally significant programmes, offering long-term career development and exposure to complex, high‑value projects.

As Cost Engineer, you will play a key role within the project controls and cost management function, supporting accurate cost reporting, forecasting and performance management across large-scale energy infrastructure schemes.

You will work closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams, ensuring that cost information is robust, timely and aligned with programme objectives.

The role requires 2–3 days per week on site in Suffolk, with the remaining time worked flexibly.

• Provide senior-level cost engineering support across energy infrastructure projects
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, EACs and performance metrics
• Undertake earned value analysis, trend analysis and variance reporting
• Support cost control activities against agreed baselines and control budgets
• Work closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and cost capture
• Support change control processes, ensuring costs are correctly coded and approved
• Contribute to cost re-baselining, budget updates and programme reporting
• Act as a technical point of reference for junior cost engineers where required

Essential:

• Proven experience in a cost engineering or cost control role
• Background working on large, complex infrastructure or energy projects
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting and earned value techniques
• Experience with industry cost management systems (e.g. EcoSys, PRISM, Cobra or similar)
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage with project and senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a regulated, safety‑critical project environment

Desirable:

• Consultancy background
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction processes
• Experience working within major programme or PMO environments

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working with structured site presence
• Long-term career progression within a respected, employee-focused consultancy
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure programmes