We are looking for a Junior Cost Engineer to work across our project teams in our client's support offices. The Junior Cost Engineer will support the planning, tracking, and reporting of project costs across their lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, the project controls team, and finance teams, the role ensures accurate cost control, analysis, and forecasting to help projects deliver on budget and to schedule. This is an entry‑level position ideal for individuals beginning their career in cost engineering.
Flexible working options may be considered including part-time working or job-share arrangements. The future of Nuclear at the heart of Cumbria (atkinsrealis.com)
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Assist with data collation and production of monthly Applications for Payment including monthly actual cost calculations and monitoring these against the forecast to highlight any variances.
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Assist with the production and maintenance of an accurate Forecast to Completion and monitoring this against the project budget.
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Assist with accurate cost reporting to the business including the production of Monthly Dashboard reports.
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Assist with the production of the monthly PSR (Project Summary Review) including submitting this via Ecosys.
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Assist with the Production of Invoices.
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Assist with the development of cost estimates for new or ongoing projects, including the Change Control process.
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
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Good IT skills including being proficient in Excel and general Microsoft Office applications.
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Ability to interpret financial or technical data.
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Good attention to detail.
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Good report writing and presentation skills.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Enthusiasm to drive your own career development and motivation to learn.
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Confidence to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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