Mansfield | Hybrid Working 📅 Contract until end of January 2027 🏢 Minimum 2 days per week in the Mansfield office 📑 Inside IR35 I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Cost Engineer to support a Local Authority across a range of construction and operational projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong experience in project cost management, forecasting and NEC contracts. Key Responsibilities * Provide costing support to Programme and Project Managers across complex construction and operational projects. * Lead on project cost estimation, helping ensure projects remain within agreed budgets and cost tolerances. * Undertake ongoing cost monitoring, forecasting and financial planning throughout the project lifecycle. * Work closely with Risk Managers to ensure project risks are appropriately costed and optimism bias is applied. * Provide advice and commercial support around NEC contracts, including compensation events and early warnings. * Support Project Managers in managing variations, additional works and remedial works. * Identify and resolve cost-related issues in a timely and commercially effective manner. About You The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Estimator, Cost Engineer or similar commercial/cost-focused role. * Strong experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. * Good working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts. * Experience dealing with compensation events and early warnings. * Strong cost estimating, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting skills. * The ability to work closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers and other key