If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

We need an Experienced Senior Cost Engineer to join our Replacement Warhead Project at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.

It’s a truly exciting time to join us with a lot of scope for progression and work on fascinating projects. 

Location: We are based at Reading at RG7 4PR. You will need to be onsite most days due to the nature of the area you will be working in.

Salary Range starts at:  £48,030 this is very much open to upwards negotiation if you have the skills and experience that we need.

What’s exciting is:

You will be joining the business as it embarks on one of the most complex infrastructure programmes in the country at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The UK government has committed substantial investment into improving our infrastructure, so we are building a talented team to make the most of this opportunity.

The role of a Senior Cost Engineer is multifaceted and involves working with many different partners, so the ability to form strong relationships is essential along with great relationship building ability. The role entails establishing developing and maintaining of timely and accurate project cost data. It also carries responsibility for reports such as forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, cash flows, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP).

A Senior Cost Engineer is both a technical lead and an SME, providing technical support and advice to the Cost Engineering Team. 

A typical day for a Cost Engineer could look like this:

Implementation of appropriate procedures, processes and systemsTask managing capacity and deployment of the Cost Engineering Team in support of the Business Management Group LeadersPreparation, monitor and control of forecasts and budgets for specified projects, including change controlsInterrogation of systems and performance to ascertain actual expenditure and project accrualsAssessment of supplier Application for PaymentPreparation of cost reports, including trend analysis and early warnings where necessaryConducting full and detailed SPI, CPI variance analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations & recovery planningEstablishing the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and heading the preparation of cost studies utilising historical dataDeveloping benchmarking information to meet specific needsProviding trended data to the Project Manager based on performance to date and emerging trends including making recommendationsTracking workforce productivity and analysing time booked to projects including resource usage vs. planned, resource constraints, etc.

We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of:

Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent statusSuccess in a Project Controls environment or similar Cost role on major construction projects Proficiency with tech such as Cost tools, Excel and ITBuilding rapport and creating great relationships Motivating and building teams

We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

           

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work. 270 hours holiday Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.