Cost Engineer – Energy Infrastructure

Company: Turner & Townsend
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

As a Project Control Engineer in our New Energy & Natural Resources segment, you will drive cost control and project controls across major energy and infrastructure programmes. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to anticipate client challenges, implement solutions, and share best practices to uplift performance. You’ll lead by example, coaching others and strengthening leadership across the organisation. The role combines technical cost engineering with collaborative project delivery in a flexible, inclusive culture that values development and continuous learning.

Pay / Benefits

  • APC support for submission processes
  • flexible working environment
  • allocation of a Counsellor and Supervisor
  • formal mock assessment processes
  • active networking and engagement opportunities
  • inclusive, equal-opportunity culture

Responsibilities

  • Anticipate client challenges and drive effective change
  • Innovate to solve problems and share best practices
  • Stay informed about industry developments and pursue continuous learning
  • Develop leadership impact and deepen market understanding
  • Set and uphold high quality standards; manage performance and resources
  • Foster teamwork, mutual support and trust within the team
  • Coach and mentor colleagues to support career progression
  • Identify emerging talent and create development opportunities
  • Balance stakeholder needs and promote cross-business collaboration (One Business)
  • Strengthen leadership capability and influence across the organisation

Key requirements

  • Degree or HNC level qualification
  • NEC3/4 or FIDIC experience
  • Cost Engineer experience on Energy or Infrastructure projects
  • Understanding of Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control interactions with Cost Control
  • Experience on major programmes or project portfolios
  • Membership or Chartership with a Professional Body (preferable)
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cost Control
  • Project Controls integration with Scheduling/Risk/Reporting/Change
  • NEC3/4 or FIDIC familiarity

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Posted: October 1st, 2026