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** Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and 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. Working in the Cost Discipline of Project Controls under the direction and leadership of the Cost Lead within the PMO and the Project Controls Manager within the Delivery Programme, you will take responsibility for all aspects of Cost within either one of the Programme Controls Teams or the Central Controls Team within the SZC Project. To help lead the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, Estimates to complete, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). Key responsibilities will be: + Support the PCM or Cost Lead in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Integrated Project Controls processes for Cost + Production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis + Assist in leading, coaching and supporting all staff within the Cost Discipline + Collaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals + Responsible for the production and maintenance of accurate forecasts in alignment with the Control Account Structure + Accurate maintenance all cost data for the Programme within the financial control system (EcoSys), including monthly ACWP calculations + Oversee and provide timely and focussed cost reporting for the Programme to key stakeholders, to a defined reporting cycle + Responsible for the accurate assessment of the EAC for the Programme + Ensuring that earned value techniques and indices are correctly implemented in the Programme + Oversee on behalf of the PCM the review, acceptance and integration of cost estimates and forecasts provided by Tier 1 Contractors and suppliers + Degree in Engineering, Construction, Accounting, Quantity Surveying or other related field + Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status + Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Cost role on a major construction project + Leadership experience + Experience in the use of cost management software systems such as EcoSys + Knowledge of scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 + Experience in the use of a risk management tool such as ARM + Ability to present complex information to senior executives and shareholders **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. \#SZC