Job Location : Aldermaston, UK
We need a Cost Engineer to join our 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. (And don't forget, every second Friday off!)
Location: There is a requirement to be onsite at our offices in Aldermaston, RG7 4PR up to 2 days per week.
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.
As a Cost Engineer, 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 Engineer could look like this:
Production and maintenance of accurate cost and cash forecasts in alignment with the Cost Assessment of all changes and accurate representation of approved changes within the Programme budgets
Assisting with the development of cost systems and reports to ensure delivery of Project objectives
Maintenance all cost data for the Programme within the financial control system
Provision of timely and focussed cost reporting for the Programme to key stakeholders
Accurate assessment of the EAC for the Programme
Ensuring that earned value techniques and indices are correctly implemented in the Programme
Comparison and analysis of trends within the Programme and identification of risk and opportunities
Review, acceptance and integration of cost estimates and forecasts provided by Tier 1 Contractors and suppliers
Adherence to governance and Cost standards and procedures
Ensuring all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, is correctly marked, and protected in accordance with AWE policies and procedures
We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of:
Why work for us?
When you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary including:
25 days annual leave
Every other Friday off (AWE works a 9-day fortnight)
Generous pension contributions of between 9% and 13% (defined contribution on your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
To find out about our benefits and to APPLY, head to AWE Careers now!
You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. Find out more at UK.Gov
Important things you need to know:
Interviews will be scheduled during working hours
Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation
For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at:
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Salary : 38140 - 46000
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