Cost Engineering Lead in Corsham

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Cost Engineering Lead



Join our clients Team as a Cost Engineering Lead?! We're looking for a talented individual to support their team on a number of GUAT projects.



This is a contract role (Inside IR35) based in Corsham, with some travel required, starting in January until the end of March 2026.



Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain CAAS-compliant cost models (e.g., CRBS).

- Create, review, and validate Whole Life Cost (WLC) forecasts.

- Verify cost estimates and assumptions, ensuring auditability.

- Generate outputs for RNs/BCs/SPRs and feeder worksheets for cost models.

- Cost project risks, opportunities, and dependencies, including SRA outputs.

- Review project schedules for cost implications and integrate into models.

- Produce robust Cost Data Assumption Lists (CDALs) and summary assumptions.

- Ensure correct accounting treatments (escalation, VAT, FX) in cost models.

- Support assurance engagements and management reviews.

- Lead monthly cost model review meetings with stakeholders.



Essential Skills

- Expertise in CAAS-compliant cost models and MOD financial processes.

- Strong background in cost engineering and cost modelling.

- Proficiency in MS Excel.

- Experience working within MOD environments.

- SC Clearance



Desirable Skills

- Familiarity with VOSE ModelRisk.

- Experience in Verification & Validation in MOD finance.

- MODNET account and laptop access.



Additional Information:

Day rate: £450-£490 inside IR35

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite with some travel required

Duration - January 2026 until the end of March 2026.



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