Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Cost Engineer who takes ownership of cost accuracy and enjoys turning data into clear, useful insights. You will play a key role in supporting successful delivery across nuclear decommissioning projects.

Your role

• Ensure all cost data is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare payment applications and project forecasts.
• Produce monthly reports, including PSR and dashboards.
• Support earned value and cost analysis.
• Maintain cost forecasts in line with project structure.
• Keep cost data updated in financial systems.
• Deliver reports on time as per reporting cycles.
• Work closely with project teams on cost reporting and analysis.
• Support cost processes and monthly reporting improvements.
• Help manage project changes and assess cost impacts.
• Review cost estimates from contractors and suppliers.
• Work with planners to align cost and schedule.
• Support continuous improvement of cost systems and processes.

About you

• A recognised diploma or degree, or qualified by experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, ACostE, ICES, AACE or similar) is desirable.
• Understanding of cost management methodologies and techniques.
• Understanding of earned value analysis.
• Ability to reconcile and analyse cost information.
• Good working knowledge of financial and cost management systems.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience within the nuclear and/or infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and risk management techniques and associated software.
• Experience of cost management in relation to contracts (e.g. NEC3/4, IChemE, FIDIC).
• Effective client interface skills, with the ability to support project decision-making through cost advice and analysis.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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.