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. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. 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** Amentum Technology, consulting and innovation have some exciting opportunities for a talented and enthusiastic Cost Engineers who is keen to cement our existing expertise in delivering projects to our key clients and encouraging the growth of our business in this sector. The role is predominantly Warrington based but hybrid working is available and considered appropriate. Consideration can also be given in respect to part time & flexible working hours. The purpose of this role is to assist the Project Managers in delivering their projects on time and to budget through attention to detail and the application of Amentum standard processes and best practice techniques. **Responsibilities will include:** + Application of project controls processes and systems utilization + Project set up, close out and reconciliations + Ensuring correct cost allocation + Project cost forecasting + Revenue and gross margin monitoring + Ensure corporate systems are up to date and an accurate reflection of the project + Monitoring of aged debt + Project Financial Reviews + Preparation of Client specific monthly reports + Preparation of internal reporting for Operational Project Reviews + Attendance and / or contributions at monthly meetings + Bid support **Additional tasks may include assisting the Project/Programme Manager in:** + Earned value analysis + Risk & opportunity management + Programme & resource monitoring + The preparation of change control / early warning notices + Preparing / maintaining quality documents + Monitoring key performance indicators as necessary **Here’s What You’ll Need** + Experienced Cost Engineer + Ability to obtain SC clearance + Strong mathematical background + Attention to detail and good numerical skills + Good communication skills + Able to work independently and as part of a team + A QCF qualification in Project Controls an advantage, but not essential + Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word and Outlook + Previous experience of Project Controls tools and Software + Degree qualified - preferably in a relevant numerical discipline an advantage, but not essential **Desirable** + Post-graduate financial or analytical experience + Awareness of Project Management principles (PRINCE2 / APM) + A basic understanding of various contract types & contract law **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 and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, 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 centered on inclusion and diversity. 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 here.