Cost Controller & EVM Analyst

Amentum; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover (UK)

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programmes

Reimbursement for professional dev &عض

Job summary

Amentum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cost Manager to join the Project Management Office, reporting to the Cost Lead. You will deliver accurate cost performance information across the programme and support robust reporting against the project baseline.

You will analyse programme cost data, support budget updates, track actual costs, and work with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure accruals and contract cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management within major programmes or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, cost analysis and Earned Value Management.
• Experience using cost management systems such as PRISM, EcoSys or Cobra.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of cost management systems, processes and reporting tools.
• Monitor and analyse programme cost performance, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Support project teams with cost forecasting, EAC, ETC and actual cost reporting.
• Track costs against approved budgets and cost breakdown structures.
• Support cost re-baselining, budget updates and forecasting activities.
• Analyse change requests and ensure cost data is accurately coded and aligned to budgets.
• Work collaboratively with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost reporting.
• Provide user support and guidance on cost management systems and tools.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PRISM

EcoSys

Cobra

Job description

Amentum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cost Manager to join the Project Management Office, reporting to the Cost Lead. You will deliver accurate cost performance information across the programme and support robust reporting against the project baseline.

You will analyse programme cost data, support budget updates, track actual costs, and work with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure accruals and contract cost reporting.