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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Welcome to AtkinsRéalis, Complex Projects
AtkinsRéalis is a world leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems across the globe. Our purpose is simple: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, creating sustainable solutions that shape the world around us.
Our awesome Complex Projects teams deliver some of the most complex and transformative programmes worldwide. By combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice and deep sector knowledge, we help clients achieve ambitious outcomes. Our success is powered by talented people who use diverse thinking and creativity to drive innovation every day.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Cost Manager who possesses proven experience to join our Cost Management Team within our Wales & West Region Project Controls Practice. You must be ambitious with a thirst for innovation and growth to progress within our Complex Projects division. Industry experience in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
The role will involve delivering work with both existing and new clients working within our Cost Management team to ensure our technical service offering is kept to the highest standard, whilst having a strong team working ethos and delivering in accordance with AtkinsRéalis' digital aspirations.
You will play an important role in supporting the senior cost managers to deliver the business plan for this rapidly expanding team and support in driving success in the Wales & West Region. You will help to innovate and foster a collaborative, professional and positive working environment along with delivering your cost management role.
Your Role
- Reporting into the Cost Management Lead, you will support the building of long term, sustainable relationships with both members of our own organisation, and wider Client base.
- Technical experience in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure.
- An understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown
- Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g. RMM, NRM etc).
- Growing network within the energy and/or infrastructure sectors.
- An aptitude to apply innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional service delivery.
- Experience of monitoring, analysing, and controlling cost performance against set targets.
- Examples of identifying/applying cost efficient solutions.
- Collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the industry.[AM1]
- Commercial, quantity surveying, and/or finance skills, with working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC/FIDIC/IChemE).
- Awareness of performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques.
- Knowledge and awareness of cost analysis techniques.
- Knowledge and practical experience of using VBA is desirable but not essential.
- Major project/programmes work experience is desirable
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-148096
Salary range
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Prashant Haverishettar
Hi there, I'm Prashant Haverishettar and I manage this role
About you
- Support our Cost Management capability including development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, Ecosys, SAP and other Cost Management related software.
- Engage our community of practice and support technical excellence, service innovation and development of our benchmarking capabilities.
- Deliver excellent client service on our commissions.
- Support teams on project / technical delivery.
- Support with delivering the strategy for the Cost Management Service including identifying continuous development.
- Deliver an exceptional cost management service for multiple stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for growth, linked to the Complex Projects business strategy is desirable.
- Ensure appropriate engagement with the wider AtkinsRéalis business, as determined by the strategy.
- Contribute to a positive team ethos and engage with opportunities for the team's development.
- Support with the Cost Management business development activity.
- Support Cost Leadership team with delivery of portfolios and projects.
- Supporting with technical advice to different stakeholders.
- Actively engaging within a project delivery environment.
- Mentor and develop Assistant Cost Managers within AtkinsRéalis.
- Experience working for or on behalf of local or national Complex Projects clients.
- Experience working in a consultancy environment, delivering exceptional projects is desirable.
- Degree qualified in a construction or finance related field.
- Be open to travelling to roles across other regions should a strategic opportunity arise.
- Relevant industry experience in cost orientated roles
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About 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.
Additional information
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.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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