Assistant Cost Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits allowance

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR in the UK is seeking an Assistant Cost Engineer to support the Cost Engineering team, reporting to a Cost Manager or Project Controls Manager. The role offers a pivotal development opportunity within one of the UK's ambitious clean energy programmes.

The position is flexible and hybrid with attendance at offices as required, located near Warrington, Derby or Manchester, with a starting salary in the 30k–39k range plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• A degree, HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Construction, or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and data-handling skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• A curious and adaptable approach, with enthusiasm for learning new systems and techniques.
• Knowledge of project, engineering, finance, or construction environments, gained through work experience, internships, placements, or similar opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project cost data.
• Assist with maintaining cost logs, change registers, accruals, and budget updates.
• Contribute to the production of cost reports, dashboards, and monthly performance reporting.
• Develop expertise in cost engineering tools, systems, and project controls processes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Data handling

Adaptable learner

Education

Degree/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

£30,000.00

Based from one of our offices in Warrington, Derby or Manchester

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export technology.

The Cost & Estimating team plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of our SMR programme. Partnering across projects and functions, the team provides the cost intelligence, controls, and reporting needed to support informed decision-making and programme performance.

In this context, we are looking for an Assistant Cost Engineer to support our Cost Engineering team, reporting to a Cost Manager or Project Controls Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to build foundations in project controls, develop specialist cost engineering expertise, and contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious clean energy programmes.

We'll Need You To

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of project cost data
• Assist with maintaining cost logs, change registers, accruals, and budget updates
• Contribute to the production of cost reports, dashboards, and monthly performance reporting
• Develop expertise in cost engineering tools, systems, and project controls processes

As You Can See, This Is a Pivotal Development Opportunity Where You'll Bring An Analytical Mindset, Attention To Detail, And a Commitment To Continuous Improvement, As Well As

• A degree, HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Finance, Construction, or a related discipline
• Strong numerical and data-handling skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• A curious and adaptable approach, with enthusiasm for learning new systems and techniques
• Knowledge of project, engineering, finance, or construction environments, gained through work experience, internships, placements, or similar opportunities

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. The role is location-flexible with attendance at company offices and project locations as required.

We anticipate paying a salary between £30,000.00 - £39,400.00 with a benefits allowance of £2,200, annual bonus opportunity of up to 7%, 29 days' holiday plus public holidays, and membership of our excellent pension scheme 6% employee to 13% employer contributions. You'll also benefit from structured development, professional training opportunities, and the chance to build a career within a rapidly growing clean energy business.

Pay Range

• £30,000.00
• £39,375.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check