Cost Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. AtkinsRéalis scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Cost Engineer to support cost control and project delivery across a range of projects within nuclear decommissioning market. The ideal candidate will have experience working on Sellafield projects, a strong understanding of NEC contracts, and advanced analytical and reporting skills.
Your role
- Support cost control activities across projects of varying complexity.
- Develop and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Apply NEC contract principles in cost management and change control.
- Collaborate with project managers and commercial teams to ensure accurate cost reporting.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and support decision-making.
- Create dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and Visual Basic for Applications.
- Assist in the preparation of final accounts and cost close-out processes.
About you
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost engineering or project controls.
- Experience managing cost functions on projects with various complexities.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
- Experience working on Sellafield or similar regulated projects.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and VBA.
- Proficient in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field.
- Professional membership or certification (e.g., ACostE, RICS, APM, MAPM).
- Familiarity with ERP systems and project management tools.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
Worker Type
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Contractual (Fixed Term)At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.