Project Cost Controls Specialist

Take our vision into the future.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Your Purpose:

• Budget Monitoring: Assist in tracking project budgets, ensuring that costs align with financial plans and forecasts.
• Cost Tracking: Collect and maintain data related to expenditures, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Basic Awareness of UK Financial Regulations: Begin building knowledge of VAT, tax regulations.

• Cost Reporting: Assist in the preparation of regular financial project reports, including cost summaries, variance reports, and forecasts.
• Data Management: Maintain organized records of financial documents, ensuring easy access for audits and project reviews.
• Documentation Support: Help in creating and updating cost control documentation, such as change orders, purchase orders, and contracts.

What you can bring:

• Excel Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for basic financial analysis, including formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization. Microsoft Office Packages: Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Teamwork: Collaborate closely with senior cost controllers, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting. Stakeholder Communication: Develop skills in communicating cost-related updates and data to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with procurement, engineering, and operational teams to gather cost data and ensure alignment with project goals. Analytical Mindset: Ability to help analyse data and support problem-solving efforts related to cost discrepancies or financial issues.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in data entry, report preparation, and budget tracking to avoid financial errors. Adaptability: Quickly adapt to changes, assisting in updating cost plans as needed.
• Degree (or working towards): A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, project management, engineering, or working towards professional certifications.
• Entry-Level Experience: Some previous experience in finance, project support, or similar roles is beneficial.
• Software Skills: Basic to intermediate knowledge of financial software and tools used for cost tracking and reporting, such as Excel or Oracle.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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