Job Description

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?


You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

What will you be doing?

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced

Cost Engineer

to support the delivery of

complex and high-value projects

within the

Nuclear and Energy sectors

. You will play a key role in ensuring

accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting

across defined project scopes, working closely with

Project Controls Managers, planners, commercial teams, and Work Package Managers

.


Your main responsibilities will be:

Maintain and update project budgets, forecasts, and commitments

Track and validate actual costs, accruals, and variances

Support change control

processes and assess cost impacts

Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and sponsor reporting

Collaborate with

Work Package Managers

to compile Monthly Project Reviews (MPRs) Provide

analysis to support KPIs, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement

Contribute to the

development and enhancement of cost systems, tools, and processes

Engage proactively with stakeholders to ensure

cost data integrity and alignment with schedules

You are...

Detail-oriented and accountable

, with a strong sense of ownership

Collaborative and communicative

, able to work effectively across teams

Passionate about accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Proactive, analytical, and solution-focused

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

4-8 years of experience

in cost engineering, project controls, or a related discipline Proven knowledge of

cost control, budgeting, and change management

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and data analysis tools

Experience in

large, complex projects

ideally within

infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors

Familiarity with

ERP/project controls software

(e.g., SAP, EcoSys, Primavera) Strong

stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable:

Experience with NEC contracts (Option C)

and associated reporting Knowledge of

commercial processes (NEC/FIDIC)

Formal training

in cost control, estimating, or forecasting Progress toward

professional accreditation

(RICS, APM, CICES, PMI, or similar)

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.


Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.


We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.


Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical & Travel Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings * Flexible way of working (role dependent)