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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 Experience
Ability 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.
Location
The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.
Security Requirements
SC Clearance
Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.
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Skills Required
- Ability 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 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
- Knowledge of NEC contracts
- SC Clearance and meeting UK residency/nationality restrictions
- Ability to work hybrid with 3 days per week in the Glasgow City Centre office
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.
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KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.
