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About The Opportunity
Amentum employs UK’s most experienced and skilled technical services professionals. Our growing team of over 8,000 people across the UK delivers projects across multiple sectors, including the HPC nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C.
Cost Engineer is part of the Cost and Forecasting team on the HPC project. The role involves supporting the implementation of Cost and Forecasting processes, providing effective reporting of Cost and Forecasting information, and following governance arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecast data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS).
* Accurately maintain all Cost and Forecast data for your area of responsibility in the Cost and Forecasting software system (e.g., EcoSys, SAP).
* Coordinate and produce Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time‑related drivers and performance issues.
* Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunity.
* Deliver clear and concise insights to support robust decision‑making, utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
* Provide analytical support for Senior Cost Engineers through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and action.
* Collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes aligned with HPC project values of \"Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity\" and the culture of \"Trust, Transparency and Teamwork\".
Education, Experience and Skills
* Minimum of an HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering or another related field.
* Experience in a project management environment.
* Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
* High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
* Analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
* Demonstrated experience of working in a project controls discipline.
Our Culture
Amentum values safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity, and puts people at the heart of its business. We support one another through our culture of caring, positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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