Amentum will 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.
About the Opportunity
We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
Amentum are currently recruiting a Senior Cost Engineer who will be the face of Cost and Forecasting management in their nominated Programme/Area in the Project, bringing confidence to stakeholders that they are performing the right steps to identify, analyse, respond to and manage their Cost and Forecasting outputs. Key responsibilities will be:
- Produce and maintain accurate cost and forecasting in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)
- Act as a role model for the effective collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the HPC project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork"
- Providing assurance of the maintenance of all Cost and Forecasting data for the Programme/Area within the Cost and Forecasting software system e.g. EcoSys, SAP
- Assurance of the delivery of Cost and Forecasting reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time related drivers and performance issues ensuring the quality of the output
- The Senior Cost Engineer will support the Programme/Area Directors implement Cost and Forecasting management by: o Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme objectives
- Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist Cost and Forecasting focused sessions (i.e. scenario planning).
- Analysis of Cost and Forecasting data and the connection of this data across the Project, in conjunction with the project controls managers and risk leads.
- Challenging the uncertainties of Cost and Forecasting data over time to allow prioritisation and decision making.
- Ensuring a comprehensive Cost and Forecasting portfolio is maintained and reflective of the current project position.
- Working with colleagues in IPC to ensure that the Project schedule and cost estimates are informed by high quality risk information (at delivery and portfolio levels).
- Work with the PCM's to support the programme/area teams and where appropriate Tier 1 Contractors to assess contractor held Cost and Forecasting data and their views on Programme held risks and opportunities that impact upon them.
- Identify enhancements to integrated Cost and Forecasting management procedure, process, reporting and tools.
- Accountable for the production and presentation of accurate, insightful project controls information at the Programme Reviews and Board Meetings, ROTCs, Portfolio Risk Review as required.
- Responsible for the management and verification of information within the Power BI dashboards and providing proposals for improvement from the Programme/Area teams.
- Lead Cost and Forecasting management and Cost and Forecasting software specific training to the Programme/Area team, PM community and apprentices and provide recommendations of additional training requirements, or improvements to existing training.
- Effective collaboration, leadership and management of colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
- Cost and Forecasting Specific Qualifications or equivalent
- Experience in a Project Management environment
- At least ten years senior level experience in a Cost and Forecasting team in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally nuclear or energy) working in a role, which requires active integration management and senior level influencing with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of working as an expert in a project controls discipline
- Expert knowledge of Cost and Forecasting including the tools, and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performance
- Experience of working on a major construction project is desirable but not necessary
- Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry is desirable but not necessary May have proven leadership experience and experience of supporting a team to maximise the delivery of a team
Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
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