Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an Assistant Cost Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis to be based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. My client is a leading engineering design company with offices based in West Cumbria or Manchester, renowned for delivering innovative, high-quality services in the Decommissioning and Nuclear sector. With an expanding portfolio of frameworks and major projects, they are now seeking experienced and driven professionals to join their growing teams.You will have:Proven experience in cost engineering (ideally within the nuclear, infrastructure or decommissioning sectors)Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and forecastingProficiency with cost tools such as Primavera, CostX, or equivalentExcellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsDegree or equivalent in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or a related fieldActive SC or be eligible for SCWhat they can offer: Flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balanceBe part of a global team delivering high-impact engineering projectsAccess to continued professional development and career progression We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role informally.Why We''re Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients'' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We ..... full job details .....