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Cost manager

Leiston
People with Energy
Cost manager
Posted: 13 March
Offer description

Help shape the future of clean, secure energy through major nuclear programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex, high impact nuclear projects that support the transition to Net Zero and strengthen energy security. Working as part of a collaborative project controls team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of major programmes by ensuring accurate cost management and performance reporting. You will join a supportive, forward thinking environment where innovation, integrity and teamwork are highly valued. If you enjoy analysing data, influencing project performance and working on technically challenging programmes, this role offers excellent long term career growth.


Key Responsibilities

* Support the Cost Lead in implementing effective cost management systems, procedures and templates
* Produce and maintain accurate cost reporting including EAC, ETC and ACWP metrics
* Track actual project costs against defined cost control structures and approved baselines
* Perform earned value analysis and trend assessments to support programme performance
* Analyse programme cost data and provide insights to support delivery objectives
* Support cost re-baselining exercises, forecasts and budget updates
* Work closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost capture
* Review and analyse change requests ensuring correct cost coding and budget alignment
* Support project teams in the use of cost tools and provide basic guidance or training


Qualifications and Requirements

* Degree level education or equivalent professional experience
* Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office capability
* Experience working within Project Controls on major programmes
* Working knowledge of cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis
* Understanding of Earned Value Management methodologies
* Experience interpreting and analysing complex cost data
* Ability to communicate cost and performance insights clearly to stakeholders
* Proactive mindset with strong problem solving skills
* Familiarity with cost tools such as PRISM, EcoSys or Cobra
* Strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment


What's in it for you

The nuclear energy sector offers one of the most exciting long term career paths in engineering and infrastructure. With major investment across the UK and Europe, the industry provides strong job security, meaningful work that contributes to global sustainability, and opportunities to work on technically complex projects that shape the future of clean energy.

* Competitive salary aligned with strong market rates
* Excellent long term career progression opportunities
* Work on major programmes supporting Net Zero and energy security
* Exposure to complex, high profile infrastructure projects
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Free single private medical cover
* Digital GP service
* Enhanced parental leave and family friendly benefits
* Professional development support and membership reimbursement
* Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes


Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering advanced solutions across science, security and sustainability. Their teams work on some of the most complex and critical challenges facing modern infrastructure and national programmes. With a strong focus on innovation, integrity and collaboration, they provide an inclusive environment where people are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that make a real difference.


Interested?

Contact the office today on 01502 564892 or email recruitment@peoplewithenergy.co.uk .

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