Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for multiple Cost Engineers/Cost Managers on a permanent basis to be based in West Cumbria or Manchester.

I'm looking for Cost Engineer's and/or Cost Manager's looking to work on cutting edge, multidisciplinary decommissioning projects. Do you want to be part of a company that delivers complex engineering design solutions across the globe?

My client is a leading engineering design company with offices based in West Cumbria or Manchester, renowned for delivering innovative, high-quality services in the Decommissioning and Nuclear sector. With an expanding portfolio of frameworks and major projects, they are now seeking experienced and driven professionals to join their growing teams.

You will have:

Proven experience in cost engineering or cost management (ideally within the nuclear, infrastructure or decommissioning sectors)

Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and forecasting

Proficiency with cost tools such as Primavera, CostX, or equivalent

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or a related field

Active SC or be eligible for SCWhat they can offer:

Competitive salary: £45,000 - £70000 DOE

Flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance

Be part of a global team delivering high-impact engineering projects

Access to continued professional development and career progression

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role informally.

Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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