Senior Cost Engineer

Amentum Services, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to manage framework projects and lead cost management activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, knowledge of financial systems, and strong communication skills. This role can be based in various UK offices with possible flexible working arrangements. Join a culture that embraces integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND ideally in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of financial systems.
• Ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work.
• Proficient in the use of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage framework projects incorporating risk, change, resource needs, and cost.
• Lead cost management activities for major frameworks for key clients.
• Produce monthly reports and provide intelligent information according to reporting cycle.

Skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial systems knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Estimating tools

Risk management tools

Job description

Overview

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. We believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Senior Cost Engineer to support key project deliverables across our nuclear project portfolio. You will work alongside Subject Matter Experts, Operations Managers, and the Framework Service team.

Responsibilities

• The position is accountable to the Project Controls Manager and is responsible for developing & managing framework projects to incorporate risk, change, resource requirements, and cost in accordance with Amentum requirements and standards.
• The role will lead the cost management activities for our major frameworks for our key clients across the Energy Division. This role has no direct reports.
• The role can be based at any of our UK Amentum offices and may require business travel to UK sites/stations. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible.
• Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.
• Good communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks, and be results-focused with a team‑centred approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND ideally in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of financial systems.
• Breadth of experience across whole project and programme lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning).
• Understanding the inter‑relationship between time, cost and commercial aspects of the project life cycle.
• Ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work.
• Proficient in the use of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels of management, produce monthly reports, and provide intelligent information according to an agreed reporting cycle.
• Capture project budgetary costs and resources in the plan to determine time phasing of expenditure and the total project budget.
• Able to establish robust Work Breakdown and Project Control Structures in terms of project scope, in accordance with Investment Delivery processes, templates and Procedures.
• Experienced to challenge as necessary to ensure compatibility and compliance.
• Knowledge to maintain and control project baselines in line with company procedures and guidance.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels of management and can produce monthly reports, to an agreed reporting cycle, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis.

Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive, supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA for greater online accessibility. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.