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. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, 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. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Opportunity
Nuclear Power Programmes has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.
In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.
Responsibilities will include:
Development of Cost Control Procedures as required to suit client requirements but in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and the Project Execution Plan/Quality Plan
Development of Project Total Installed Cost budgets based upon prepared Cost Estimate and the management thereafter
Liaison with Project Manager and the Project Team to ensure a full understanding of the project’s requirements and that the information and deliverables for Cost reporting and forecasting are received in a correct and timely manner.
Review and interrogation of analysis of professional services cost and man-hour trends, identifying and reporting significant projected overruns or under-runs in both a design and construction environment.
Review and interrogation of analysis of cost identifying and reporting significant projected overruns or under-runs against a project capital cost budget.
Liaison with Estimating and Planning Functions to ensure consistent provision of information relating to cost, manhours and schedule.
Management and maintenance of Earned Value Measurement system for both Professional Services and Construction Subcontracts.
Development and maintenance of the Change Control process to manage, compile and present, with justification, changes reflecting the full change impact on a project in terms of scope, cost and schedule.
Management and forecasting of Contingency Drawdown as required.
Day to day direction of personnel reporting to the lead cost engineer as may be required to administer the function in accordance with company and client requirements.
Assist Cost Control Manager in any task required.
Presentation of current cost status and forecast to Senior Management and client
Contribute to development of new techniques and standards. Develop processes that require innovation and ingenuity.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Experience of Cost Control in a Design and Construction Environment is imperative
Relevant experience in Cost Control with extensive Capital Cost Management bias
Experience in Process Industries would be a distinct advantage together with formal qualifications in Project Controls preferably with a degree level education
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. 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 (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
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