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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.
Become part of our Project & Programme Services team and help deliver some of the most ambitious infrastructure and energy projects in the UK and beyond. At AtkinsRéalis, we believe collaboration, innovation and technical excellence are key to creating lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Our work spans major transport, energy, and utilities projects, including High Speed 2, Heathrow Airport, and nationally significant infrastructure schemes.
As a Assistant Cost Manager/ Cost Manager within our Cost Management (Project Controls) team, you will contribute to the delivery of cost management services on complex projects, working closely with Senior Cost Managers and multidisciplinary teams. You will combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness to support robust cost control, forecasting, change management and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to build experience across high profile programmes, develop professionally and progress your career within our Complex Infrastructure business.
Your role
- Deliver cost management services on complex infrastructure and energy projects, working as part of integrated project teams.
- Support cost planning, cost control, forecasting and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, and performance data in line with agreed standards and processes.
- Apply appropriate cost and work breakdown structures, ensuring the integrity and quality of the cost data.
- Assist in the application of performance measurement techniques, including Earned Value Management (EVM) to support cost and schedule insight.
- Interface with wider project controls disciplines, including planning and risk to support integrated reporting and analysis.
- Support client meetings and reporting requirements, contributing clear, timely and accurate cost information.
- Identify cost risks and opportunities within forecasts and change information, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Apply quality assurance processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of cost management practices.
- Support business development activities where required, including bid preparation and proposal support.
- Act as an ambassador for AtkinsRéalis, upholding professional, technical, and ethical standards.
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147545
Salary range
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Prashant Haverishettar
Hi there, I'm Prashant Haverishettar and I manage this role
About you
- Experience working in a cost management, commercial or project controls role within a consultancy or delivery environment.
- A solid technical foundation in cost management principles, with the ability to interpret cost data, forecasts and change information accurately.
- An understanding of cost and work breakdown structures, industry benchmarks, and measurement standards, with a willingness to continue developing technical depth.
- An awareness of performance measurement techniques, including Earned Value Management (EVM), and how they support effective project controls.
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage constructively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- A collaborative and professional approach, with a focus on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Commercial understanding and working knowledge of standard forms of contract (NEC, FIDIC, JCT or similar).
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage priorities, identify issues early and seek guidance where appropriate.
- Degree qualified in construction, commercial or finance related discipline, with professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, ACostE, AACE or equivalent.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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