Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Cost Engineer to support cost control and project delivery across a range of projects within nuclear decommissioning market. The ideal candidate will have experience working on Sellafield projects, a strong understanding of NEC contracts, and advanced analytical and reporting skills.

Your Purpose:

• Support cost control activities across projects of varying complexity.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Apply NEC contract principles in cost management and change control.
• Collaborate with project managers and commercial teams to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Create dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and Visual Basic for Applications.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and cost close-out processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in cost engineering or project controls.

• Experience managing cost functions on projects with various complexities.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience working on Sellafield or similar regulated projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and VBA.
• Proficient in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field.
• Professional membership or certification (e.g., ACostE, RICS, APM, MAPM).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project management tools.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive - no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.