Cost Controller - Astrea - AWE PLC : Job Details

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

It's a truly exciting time to join us with a lot of scope for progression and work on fascinating projects within Project Controls.

Location: There is a requirement to be onsite at our offices in Aldermaston, RG7 4PR with the option for occasional hybrid working.

Salary: Starting at £38,140 this is very much open to upwards negotiation if you have the skills and experience that we need.

What's exciting is:

You will be joining the business to be part of one of the most complex infrastructure 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.

No two days are ever the same, you will engage with a wide range of interesting colleagues and projects across the organisation.

As a Cost Controller, you will be working in Project Controls with responsibility for all aspects of Cost within one of the Programme Controls Teams. You will be responsible for the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP).

All of this will support the project in minimising the Estimate At Completion (EAC) for the Programme in accordance with best value.

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

• Management of in month costs, full year and EAC for the programme
• Working collaboratively with your planning and risk peers to ensure one source of the truth across the programme.
• Maintenance all cost data for the Programme within the financial control system.
• Tailoring cost data and support based on level of stakeholder.
• Providing cost impact assessments on changes and risks.
• Comparison and analysis of trends within the Programme and identification of risk and opportunities to budget
• Collaborative working with Finance Business Partners and DNO
• Adherence to governance and Cost standards and procedures

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Previous experience in a programme delivery environment within a Cost Control role.
• Adept with tech such as Cost tools, Excel and IT
• Building rapport and creating great relationships
• Strong motivational and influencing skills.
• Have or be willing to obtain a membership with a professional institute.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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).

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• 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

For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at:

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