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If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

We need a Cost Engineer to join our Project Controls team at AWE.

Location: There is a requirement to be onsite at our offices in Aldermaston, RG7 4PR (2 days per week)

Salary range: Starting at £39,500 up to £48,000.

What’s Exciting Is:

You will be joining the business to be part of one of the most complex programmes in the country at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The UK government has committed substantial investment into improving our infrastructure, so we are building a talented team to make the most of this opportunity. It is a new approach for AWE and we need someone who can support a new programme in its set up then evolution into a full, long-term project.

As a Cost Engineer, you will be working in a Project Controls team with responsibility for all aspects of Cost within our Future Infrastructure Programme. You will be responsible for the establishment, development and maintenance of timely & accurate cost data and reports; including forecasts, performance analysis, Earned value and Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) in accordance with our Business Rhythm

All of this will support the project in minimising the Estimate At Completion (EAC) for the Programme, highlighting any efficiencies and challenging assumptions where necessary

A typical day for a Cost Engineer could look like this:

• Producing and maintaining accurate cost forecasts in alignment with our Contractor payment applications, Purchase orders and time bookings, whilst engaging with Schedulers, Project Manager’s and Supply chain and reviewing cost estimates
• Calculating accruals on % work complete and making necessary cost adjustments to spend, to ensure data accuracy
• Accurately representing approved Performance Management Baseline changes and new scope within the Programme budgets, maintaining the Work Breakdown Structure as you go
• Providing accurate and timely management information to the Functional processes, standards and business rhythm, in order to enable effective governance and decision making
• Supporting and adopting any changes rolled out across our Function
• Assisting with the development of emerging cost systems and reports to ensure delivery of Project objectives
• Providing timely and focused cost reporting for the Programme to key stakeholders
• Assessing the EAC & Budget at Complete (BAC) movements for the Programme
• Ensuring that Earned value techniques are correctly implemented in the Programme i.e. Rules of credit and cost/schedule alignment
• Comparing and analysing trends to Basis of Estimate within the Programme and identifying risk and opportunities to spending to budget
• Ensuring all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, is correctly marked, and protected in accordance with AWE policies and procedures
  
  

• Holding or working towards a related professional qualification
• Success in a Project Controls environment or similar Cost role on a major Technical/Engineering project
• NEC Contracts
• Being adept with Cost management tools and Excel. We use Oracle and Contruent
• Thinking for yourself and being proactive, with strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Building rapport and creating great relationships, within a multi discipline team
  
  

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• 270 hours holiday
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.
  
  

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes
• Interviews are on TEAMs and are usually 60-75 minutes
  
  

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas

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