Cost engineer Work, Jobs in Preston, Lan (with Salaries)

Cost Controller - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
MRB Design Engineer
Expleo —Preston
- Microsoft Outlook
- CAD
- Military
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Pyroguard UK Ltd. —Haydock
- £45,000 - £47,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
3d
Manufacturing Engineer
Chroma Engineering —Skelmersdale
- Up to £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
13d
Plant Engineering Manager
National Nuclear Laboratory —Preston
- From £76,526 a year
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
4d
Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)
Brookhouse Aerospace —Darwen
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Production Engineer
Dennis Eagle —Blackpool
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Engineering Team Leader
Expleo —Preston
- Engineering
- English
- Communication skills
11d
Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Hotel
- Project management
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Project Engineer
De La Rue —Bolton
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Maintenance
Process Engineer - Senior / Principal
VINCI Energies —Chorley
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- No degree
- Travel
Principal Stress Engineer
Expleo —Preston
- Military
- Engineering
- Leadership
Manufacturing Engineer
Silcoms Ltd —Farnworth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
14d
Process Engineer - Senior / Principal
Actemium UK —Chorley
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- No degree
- Travel
Quick apply
Senior Engineer – Hydraulic Power Systems
BAE Systems —Warton
- £49,400 - £54,314 a year
- Engineering
- No degree
- Mentoring
6d
Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Warheads
MBDA —Bolton
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Python
- Free parking
6d
Stress Engineer
Assystem —Blackburn
- CAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Engineer
Salford Council —Swinton
- £39,152 - £41,771 a year
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
Mechanical Project Engineer
Glanua —Newton-le-Willows
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
Quick apply
Mechanical Engineer
Assystem —Bolton
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree

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Cost Controller - Defence

Mace -
Preston

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Additional leave
Annual leave
Company pension
Life insurance

Qualifications

Cost control
Project management

Full job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

We are looking to appoint a Cost Controller/Cost Engineer to join our Defence team in Preston, supporting a major long term programme operating within air system and Defence environments. In this role, you will support robust cost management and reporting across assigned projects or work packages, providing clear cost performance insight to enable informed decision‑making and the successful delivery of programme outcomes. The role is due to commence in late autumn to early winter and sits within an Integrated Client Team operating in a secure and highly regulated environment.

Note: Due to the security requirements of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.

You’ll be responsible for:

Maintaining cost baselines, forecasts and estimates to complete and at completion in line with programme governance requirements.
Tracking commitments, actuals, accruals and variances, and providing timely cost reporting with clear narrative on key drivers.
Supporting monthly cost reporting cycles, including data validation, reconciliation and approval activities.
Supporting change control processes by quantifying cost impacts, maintaining change logs and contributing to business case development.
Working closely with commercial, procurement and project management teams to ensure cost data accurately reflects contract and supply chain positions.
Providing cost insight and analysis for governance packs, assurance reviews and senior stakeholder reporting.

You’ll need to have:

A relevant qualification (HND or degree) in quantity surveying, commercial management, finance, engineering, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Experience in cost control or cost engineering roles within construction, infrastructure or similarly regulated programme environments.
A good understanding of forecasting, cost baselining, change impact assessment and cost reporting cycles.
Strong Excel capability and confidence working with programme cost systems and reporting tools.
High attention to detail, with the ability to clearly communicate cost information and insight to a range of stakeholders.
Flexibility and willingness to work from the Preston or Lancashire area as required.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.

What’s on offer:

Car allowance.
Hybrid working.
Medical health cover.
Life insurance.
Income protection insurance.
Pension scheme.
Discretionary annual salary reviews.
Family friendly policies.
22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3 days Christmas shutdown + 1 additional day leave for every 2 years of service + Bank holidays.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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cost engineer jobs in preston, lan

Cost Controller - Defence

MRB Design Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Plant Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Production Engineer

Engineering Team Leader

Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal

Project Engineer

Process Engineer - Senior / Principal

Principal Stress Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Process Engineer - Senior / Principal

Senior Engineer – Hydraulic Power Systems

Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Warheads

Stress Engineer

Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

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