Senior Cost Engineer-Defence

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Cost Engineer to manage cost data and reporting for prestigious construction projects. You'll leverage your analytical skills within a collaborative environment, contributing to significant infrastructure initiatives and benefiting from extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Extensive training and professional development

Employee networks for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in the Infrastructure sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Ability to reconcile cost information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the accuracy of cost data.
• Assure all Cost data that feeds into Cost reporting.
• Provide expert professional advice on Clients' infrastructure costs.

Skills

Cost Management Methodologies

Earned Value Analysis

Report Writing

Client Interface Skills

Project Advisory Experience

Education

Recognized diploma or degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle CostOS

Primavera

PRISM

Job description

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Welcome to Project & Programme Services within AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. Ask us about our recent pledges for Women's Equality, and our initiatives as a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'

With Cost Engineer opportunities at all levels, wherever you join us, you’ll play a central role in making exciting and diverse projects a reality. Valued up to £100m, your projects will range across the construction sector. You'll be trusted to lead your team and supported to develop further through structured training and career development opportunities.

Your Purpose:

• Maintain responsibility for the accuracy of cost data, including transposition into Cost systems and business reporting.
• Assure all Cost data that feeds into Cost reporting within the area, as well as all Cost data that feeds into Programme reporting.
• Act as main point of contact for all Cost reporting and Cost intelligence, working closely with the Head of Cost Management to maintain Cost Systems ensuring accurate reporting, benchmarking, and analysis of Clients' infrastructure costs.
• Provide expert professional advice covering Clients' infrastructure costs to our client and wider business stakeholders (including procurement specialists, Cost / Contract Management personnel, Estimators, and Project Controllers).
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of Clients' policies, procedures, and resources for all Cost services.
• Support the project controls manager in implementing and maintaining project controls processes for cost, including producing monthly reports with insightful analysis.
• Produce and maintain accurate cost forecasts aligned with the cost breakdown structure.
• Maintain all cost data for the programme within the financial control system, including monthly actual costs.
• Coordinate and produce cost reports according to a defined reporting cycle.
• Assist in the accurate assessment of the completion estimate.
• Support trend and change management, including producing project change reports, analyzing cost impacts, and providing feedback on opportunities and risks.
• Review acceptance and integration of cost estimates and forecasts provided by contractors and suppliers.
• Assist with the analysis of earned value.

What you can bring:

• A recognized diploma or degree, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, ACostE, ICES, AACE) is desirable.
• Understanding of cost management methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of earned value analysis.
• Ability to reconcile cost information.
• Experience in the Infrastructure sector.
• Ability to work closely with the Scheduling Team to ensure cost and schedule alignment.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and risk management software and techniques.
• Experience with contracts such as NEC3/4, IChemE, FIDIC.
• Effective client interface skills and project advisory experience.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Experience on significant Defence projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial systems like SAP, Oracle CostOS, PRISM.
• Understanding of the inter-relationship between time, cost, and the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Primavera and other cost systems.
• Knowledge of public sector policies and procedures.
• Full working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial/quantity surveying skills.
• Ability to develop performance measurement techniques like Earned Value Management.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry’s most exciting construction projects. Our work spans national security, clean energy, decommissioning, data centres, logistics, and decarbonization initiatives. You’ll gain international exposure and contribute to communities and a Net Zero Carbon future across the UK.

In 2023, we were recognized as one of the UK’s top Construction Management Consultants of the Year (Financial Times) and received commendations at the MCA Constructing Excellence awards. Join us where high standards and rewards are the norm.

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We are committed to developing our people through extensive training, professional memberships, and personal growth opportunities.

Meeting your needs:

Our 'Total Reward' package is flexible to support your changing lifestyle and career needs. If you have a disability, inform us before your interview so we can discuss necessary adjustments.

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Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on obtaining the necessary clearance level, which will be discussed during the interview. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for at least 5 years. Please do not mention or include current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type

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