Job Title: Cost Engineer
Location: Fife (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract (7 months, inside IR35)
Are you an experienced Cost Engineer looking to make a real impact on high-value capital projects? We're seeking a talented professional to join our client's dynamic team at a site in Fife. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment where your expertise will directly influence project success.
About the Role:
As a Cost Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, data-driven cost estimates and project controls support across a diverse portfolio of capital projects-from concept through execution. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost efficiency, schedule alignment and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage detailed cost estimates across all project phases.
- Monitor budgets, track actuals, and report variances.
- Integrate cost data with project schedules and controls systems.
- Conduct risk assessments and benchmark costs against industry standards.
- Support procurement and vendor evaluations with cost insights.
What We're Looking For:
- 8-15 years of experience as a Cost Engineer, ideally in energy, oil & gas or infrastructure.
- Proficiency in tools like AspenTech, ACCE, SAP, Oracle and Excel.
- Strong analytical, forecasting and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with mega projects or complex capital programs is a plus.
Why Join?
You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued. Our client offers competitive rates and the chance to work on some of the most exciting projects in the sector.
Interested? If this sounds like your next step we want to hear from you! Click Apply Now for a confidential chat today!
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
