Nuclear Cost Engineer – Onsite 3–4 Days, BPSS

Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team buildings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support complex nuclear and energy projects with strong cost control, forecasting, and reporting. You will collaborate with Project Controls managers, planners, and commercial teams to ensure accurate cost data across defined scopes.

Location is Bridgewater, on-site 3–4 days per week, with BPSS clearance required. 4–10 years of cost engineering experience is expected in large-scale infrastructure or energy programs.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or a related discipline.
• Proven knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and change management
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and data analysis tools
• Experience in large, complex projects ideally within infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors
• Familiarity with ERP/project controls software (e.g., SAP, EcoSys, Primavera)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project budgets, forecasts, and commitments
• Track and validate actual costs, accruals, and variances
• Support change control processes and assess cost impacts
• Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and sponsor reporting
• Collaborate with Work Package Managers to compile Monthly Project Reviews (MPRs)
• Provide analysis to support KPIs, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of cost systems, tools, and processes
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to ensure cost data integrity and alignment with schedules

Skills

Cost engineering

Project controls

Excel

Power Query

Data analysis

SAP

EcoSys

Primavera

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Project Management

equivalent military experience

Tools

SAP

EcoSys

Primavera

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support complex nuclear and energy projects with strong cost control, forecasting, and reporting. You will collaborate with Project Controls managers, planners, and commercial teams to ensure accurate cost data across defined scopes.

Location is Bridgewater, on-site 3–4 days per week, with BPSS clearance required. 4–10 years of cost engineering experience is expected in large-scale infrastructure or energy programs.