About The Role

Technical Engineering Support ( TES ) is an engineering services company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in test coordination and industrial commissioning . TES also supports its clients in engineering studies and the assembly coordination of industrial equipment.

As part of our expanding activities on major infrastructure projects, we are currently looking for a Cost Engineer (m/f) to join our team

Working within the Cost and Forecasting team for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station project in the UK, the Cost Engineer plays a key role in consistently applying the defined cost management strategy across the project.

You will collaborate closely with other team members to implement cost- and forecasting-specific frameworks and processes. Following all established governance rules, you will ensure effective, accurate, and timely reporting of cost and forecasting data.

This role is integral to overall project delivery. You will actively contribute to, influence, and support success across the Engineering, Procurement & Manufacturing, Construction, and Commissioning phases of the HPC nuclear power station. The Cost and Forecasting discipline aligns directly with the project’s critical success factors:

Delivery against the Integrated Baseline
EPC Critical Path execution
Achievement of key milestones leading to the Commercial Operation Date (COD)

Operating Environment Context

Highly regulated environment under the oversight of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) .
Strong focus on Nuclear Safety Culture .
Commitment to project delivery guided strictly by the priority order: Safety, Quality, Time, and Cost .

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Integrity: Establish and maintain accurate cost and forecast data aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure / Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS). Maintain all cost and forecasting data within software systems (e.g., EcoSys, SAP).
Reporting & Performance Tracking: Coordinate and produce cost and forecast reports on a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time drivers and performance issues.
Trend & Change Control: Assist in the Trend & Change management process, conducting project-level analysis, generating performance indicators (KPIs), and providing input on risks and opportunities.
Decision Support: Deliver clear and concise analytical insights using technical and commercial data to support robust decision-making.
Support to Senior Engineers: Provide analytical support to Senior Cost Engineers through detailed interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, upholding HPC project values ( Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, Clarity ) and culture ( Trust, Transparency, Teamwork ).