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Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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)

Your role

  • 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.
  • Assist with the production and maintenance of an accurate Forecast to Completion and monitoring this against the project budget.
  • Assist with accurate cost reporting to the business including the production of Monthly Dashboard reports.
  • Assist with the production of the monthly PSR (Project Summary Review) including submitting this via Ecosys.
  • Assist with the Production of Invoices.
  • Assist with the development of cost estimates for new or ongoing projects, including the Change Control process.
Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160107

Salary range

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Shamily Gopal

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About you

  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
  • Good IT skills including being proficient in Excel and general Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to interpret financial or technical data.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good report writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm to drive your own career development and motivation to learn.
  • Confidence to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Rewards & 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

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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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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