At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project teams in planning, tracking, and reporting project costs.
- Company: Join a leading firm committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and tailored employee rewards.
- Other info: Flexible holiday allowances and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in cost engineering with real impact on projects.
- Qualifications: Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Job 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good IT skills, including proficiency 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and employee rewards.
- A range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Hybrid working culture.
- Flexible holiday allowances.
- 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 for five years or longer.
Candidates are requested not to reference any current or previously held security clearance in their application or CV.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Atkins Réalis we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
We are an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committed employer and a Disability Confident Leader, offering interview opportunities to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.
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Junior Cost Engineer in Whitehaven employer: SNC-Lavalin
Snc-Lavalin is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering extensive training opportunities and a competitive salary. With a dynamic work culture in Birmingham, you will be part of a collaborative team that drives transformational change across major UK infrastructure programmes, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and impactful.
