Cost Engineer – Construction

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

8% Company Pension Contributions

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Digital Gym Access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

ASSYSTEM is seeking a Cost Engineer to play a crucial role in project delivery for a Nuclear Power Station. You will produce and maintain cost and forecast data, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Your analytical support will facilitate decision-making and promote effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in project management or engineering and experience in project controls. A hybrid working model is available along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Management environment.
• Demonstrable experience in project controls discipline.
• Degree in project management, engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data.
• Deliver clear and concise insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.

Skills

Project controls methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in project management, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EcoSys

Power BI

Job description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Job Description

The Cost Engineer will play an integral part of project delivery which is designed to positively contribute, influence and underpin success across Engineering, Procurement & Manufacturing, Construction & Commissioning of a Nuclear Power Station. The Cost and Forecasting discipline is aligned to the three critical success factors to successfully deliver the project objectives and underpin stakeholder confidence: Integrated baseline delivery; EPC critical path execution; and key milestone achievement to Commercial Operation Date (COD). Further to this, the programme is influenced by the following:

• The Nuclear environment is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
• Nuclear Safety Culture
• Recognising the importance of the delivery of the project in accordance with the principles of safety, quality, time and cost in that order of priority.

In order to work in this operating environment, the jobholder will be familiar with the following key documents:

• Company Manual – outlines the purpose of the company
• Project Execution & Business Plan – describes the delivery strategy for the Project
• Project Delivery Model – signposts readers to key procedures
• Integrated Project Controls Manual – how work is undertaken in the Project Controls Function
• Discipline‑specific Procedures – detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc.

Principal Accountabilities

• Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS).
• Accurately maintain all Cost and Forecast data for their area of responsibility within the Cost and Forecast software system e.g. EcoSys, SAP.
• Co‑ordinate and produce Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time‑related drivers and performance issues.
• Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Deliver clear and concise insights to support robust decision‑making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
• Analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork".
• Apply fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes.
• Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation. Support the education of project controls reporting functionality and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked and protected in accordance with project policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field.
• Experience in a Project Management environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a project controls discipline.
• Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry is desirable but not necessary.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts in simple ways, to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High standard of interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.

Tools and Software

The jobholder will be expected to have an ability to use the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:

• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Teamcenter (Document Control)
• EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management)
• Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics)

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – flexibility to work from home and the office.
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Buy & Sell Holiday – make your time off work for you.
• 8% Company Pension Contributions.
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death‑in‑Service Cover.
• Competitive Sick Pay – support when you need it.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back on dental, optical & more.
• Free Digital Gym Access – expert‑led fitness classes.
• Exclusive Discounts – restaurants, days out & top brands.
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – mental health, financial & legal help.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save money & go green.
• Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers.
• Paid Professional Membership Fees.
• Volunteer Days – make a difference on company time.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!

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