Senior Cost Engineer-Industry

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12.08.2025

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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 some of our recent pledges for Women\’s Equality and being 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 a portfolio of structured training and opportunities to help expand your career.

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, but not limited to, 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 the implementation and maintenance of the project controls processes for cost, including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis.
• Produce and maintain accurate cost forecasts in alignment with the cost breakdown structure.
• Accurately maintain all cost data for the programme within the financial control system including monthly actual cost calculations.
• Co-ordinate and produce cost reports to a defined reporting cycle.
• Assist in the accurate assessment of the completion estimate.
• Assist in the trend and change process, including production of project change reports, analysis of cost impact and provision of feedback on areas of opportunity and risk.
• 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 be qualified by experience.
• A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ACostE, ICES, AACE or similar relevant professional association is desirable.
• Understanding of cost management methodologies and techniques.
• Understanding of earned value analysis.
• The ability to reconcile cost information.
• Experience across Infrastructure sector.
• Work closely with the Scheduling Team to ensure integration and alignment of cost and schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and risk management techniques and associated software.
• Experience of cost in relation to contracts, e.g. NEC3/4; IChemE; FIDIC.
• Effective client interface skills and experience with the ability to offer project advice.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience on significant Defence projects.
• Good working knowledge of financial systems.
• Understand the inter-relationship between time, cost and commercial aspects of the project life cycle.
• Working knowledge of Primavera.
• Experience and knowledge of cost systems, such as SAP, Oracle CostOS and PRISM.
• Familiarity of the public sector policies, processes and procedures and associated political impacts.
• Commercial and quantity surveying skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, in particular NEC Form of Contracts and their commercial basis.
• Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management and similar techniques.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry\’s most exciting and newsworthy construction projects. From our involvement with projects associated with addressing our national security, clean energy generation, decommissioning former energy facilities, mission critical data centres, logistics and distribution schemes, and significant national programmes to decarbonise the UK’s public estate. You\’ll gain invaluable exposure to international expertise and innovation in niche areas. Our communities are at the heart of our work, and our people are proud to work towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

In 2023, we were recognized as one of the UK’s top Construction Management Consultants of the Year in the Financial Times awards and highly commended for the Performance Improvement in the Public Sector MCA Constructing Excellence 2022 awards. Be part of a team with high standards and rewards.

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We are committed to developing our people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a comprehensive training portfolio and development activities designed to maximize individual talents. We actively support staff in achieving corporate memberships of relevant institutions.

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer a tailored \”Total Reward\” package that adapts to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs.

If you identify as having a disability, please inform us ahead of your interview so we can discuss any necessary adjustments.

As AtkinsRéalis transitions to its new name, some information may still be updating. You can still refer to our benefits via the link below:

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Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, and employment depends on obtaining the relevant clearance level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Do not mention or include security clearance details in your application or CV.

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

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