AtkinsRéalis

Engineering

CostEngineer

£55–75k ~AI est. United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Cost Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Cost management, Earned value, Cost analysis, Forecasting. Ensure cost data is accurate. Prepare payment applications”

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Data reconciliation; Data analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Recognised diploma or degree, Qualified by experience

Nice to Have

Membership of a relevant professional body

What You'll Do.

Ensure cost data is accurate

Prepare payment applications

Prepare project forecasts

Produce monthly reports

Support earned value analysis

Support cost analysis

Maintain cost forecasts

Keep cost data updated

Deliver reports on time

Work closely with project teams

Support cost reporting

Support cost analysis

Support cost process improvements

Support monthly reporting improvements

Help manage project changes

Review cost estimates

Align cost and schedule

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with project teams; Work with planners

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Client interface skills; Cost advice

Process & Methodology

Scheduling, Risk management

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## Overview Are you naturally detail-focused with a passion for turning complex data into clear, actionable insight? We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of accuracy and enjoys working closely with teams to support successful project delivery. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring cost data is robust, reliable, and aligned to project goals. You’ll bring clarity to financial performance through reporting, analysis and forecasting, helping project teams make informed decisions. Your ability to spot trends, challenge data, and maintain consistency across systems will be essential. You’ll contribute to earned value and cost analysis, working with planners and project stakeholders to ensure alignment between cost and schedule. Preparing forecasts, supporting payment applications, and maintaining accurate financial data will form part of your day-to-day responsibilities. You’ll also have the opportunity to support continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance cost processes, reporting, and systems. Your input into change management and reviewing contractor and supplier estimates will help ensure projects remain on track and deliver value. ## Your role * Ensure all cost data is accurate and up to date. * Prepare payment applications and project forecasts. * Produce monthly reports, including PSR and dashboards. * Support earned value and cost analysis. * Maintain cost forecasts in line with project structure. * Keep cost data updated in financial systems. * Deliver reports on time as per reporting cycles. * Work closely with project teams on cost reporting and analysis. * Support cost processes and monthly reporting improvements. * Help manage project changes and assess cost impacts. * Review cost estimates from contractors and suppliers. * Work with planners to align cost and schedule. * Support continuous improvement of cost systems and processes. ## About you * A recognised diploma or degree, or qualified by experience.

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