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Cost Engineer

KBR

Cost Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Glasgow

Job Description

Title:Cost EngineerA career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.We are seeking a Cost Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of complex capital projects within a highly regulated environment.Working as part of a Project Controls team, you will collaborate with Project Managers and Project Planners to develop accurate forecasts, monitor project costs, support financial reporting activities, and help ensure ongoing project affordability.Required ExperienceAbility to communicate cost and performance information clearly to project teams, managers, and stakeholders.Strong knowledge of cost engineering, cost control, and cost analysis principles.Experience working within a Project Controls environment and understanding the importance of aligning cost forecasts with programme delivery.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Good reporting and presentation skills.Experience with CEMAR and knowledge of NEC contracts would be beneficial.LocationThe role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.Security RequirementsSC ClearanceDue to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.KBR Benefits & MoreBelong. Connect. Grow.At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.Join Our Talent Community!KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.#LI-JC1

Locations

  • Glasgow

Skills Required

  • cost engineeringintermediate
  • CEMARintermediate
  • NEC contracts would be beneficialintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to project teams, managers, and stakeholders. (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of cost engineering, cost control, and cost analysis principles. (experience)
  • Experience working within a Project Controls environment and understanding the importance of aligning cost forecasts with programme delivery. (experience)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. (experience)
  • Good reporting and presentation skills. (experience)
  • Ability to communicate cost and performance information clearly to project teams, managers, and stakeholders. (experience)
  • Strong knowledge of cost engineering, cost control, and cost analysis principles. (experience)
  • Experience working within a Project Controls environment and understanding the importance of aligning cost forecasts with programme delivery. (experience)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. (experience)
  • Good reporting and presentation skills. (experience)
  • Experience with CEMAR and knowledge of NEC contracts would be beneficial. (experience)
  • Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply. (experience)

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