Cost Engineer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Cost Engineer roles are classified under Estimators, valuers and assessors (SOC 3541) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated. As a shortage occupation, a lower salary bar and extra immigration points may apply.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What estimators, valuers and assessors earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most estimators, valuers and assessors in the UK earn between £30,888 and £51,168 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £35,300 (SOC 3541), sitting at the 40th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,868 below the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Job Description The Cost Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring effective cost management and financial control across a major nuclear project. Operating within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, the role supports robust planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure project delivery within approved budgets while maintaining compliance with strict governance, regulatory, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain cost control frameworks alig
The Cost Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring effective cost management and financial control across a major nuclear project. Operating within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, the role supports robust planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure project delivery within approved budgets while maintaining compliance with strict governance, regulatory, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain cost control frameworks aligned with nuclear
Job Description Summary We are looking for a highly analytical and technically proficient Should Costing Engineer with a strong foundation in electrical and electronics engineering and manufacturing processes. This role is critical in supporting design-to-cost initiatives by working closely with product engineering teams to influence cost-effective design decisions early in the development cycle. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of electrical and electronics components such as transf
JOB DESCRIPTION Utilising your knowledge and expertise in the Cost Engineering discipline you will be responsible for providing Project Control solutions and services to our clients. You will also be a key contributor to improving processes, procedures and tools utilised by the function. As a Senior Cost Engineer, you are required to be commercially focused, confident in running your own project as well as working effectively within a team. Candidates with a track record of cost management at pr
Job Description Purpose of role To lead the Cost Management function / team within the CDF programme of works. Developing and implementing cost management plans and strategies for the CDF programme Developing and implementation of the cost management toolsets and systems Working closely with project managers to integrate cost management into the overall project plan Providing training and support to the project team on cost management procedures Facilitating communication between various project
Your responsibilities As a Project Cost Engineer you are responsible for the financial management and monitoring of customer projects. You will closely accompany projects from the quotation phase through final costing to the handover to production plants, ensuring that economic targets are met and risks/deviations are identified early and adjusted as best as possible. You will work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Project Management, and Product Line Managers. Key Tasks: Commercial Evaluation of
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle ph
Role: Cost Engineers Conveyor and fixtures Experience: 3-6 yrs Job Location: Pune Job Description: Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, equipment, and services based on project scope and specifications. • Develop and maintain cost summary sheets relation with project budgets • Work closely with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to align cost objectives with technical requirements. • Track actual costs against budgets; analyze variances and report findings.
Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to join us at our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will provide cost engineering leadership as a hands-on practitioner across the full asset lifecycle for Plant Design and Engineering. You will develop and maintain robust cost models, baselines and forecasts, ensuring ful
Description The Data Center Construction Cost Control (CCC) team is part of a larger, highly creative and driven team dedicated to deploying our continuously evolving Amazon data center facilities As a Construction Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for providing cost support, guidance and recommendations to the project delivery team to ensure cost management and analysis across a portfolio of fast paced construction projects. You will be involved in the full life cycle of construction proje
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cost Engineer roles fall under SOC 3541 (Estimators, valuers and assessors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Cost Engineer positions.