Cost Manager

Cost Manager - Nuclear Energy

Shape the future of nuclear energy while building your career on a nationally significant programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cost Manager to join a high-performing Project Controls team within the nuclear sector. You will play a key role in delivering accurate cost information, supporting informed decisions and helping ensure successful project delivery. With strong career progression, competitive market rates and a supportive working environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

• Manage and analyse programme cost performance, including Earned Value Management.
• Support cost forecasting, EAC, ETC and actual cost reporting.
• Track costs against approved budgets and cost breakdown structures.
• Support budget updates, re-baselining and forecasting activities.
• Analyse change requests and ensure accurate cost coding.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams on accruals and contract costs.
• Implement and maintain effective cost management systems and reporting tools.
• Provide guidance and support on cost management processes and systems.

• Proven cost management experience on major programmes or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting and Earned Value Management.
• Experience with PRISM, Eco Sys, Cobra or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Nuclear, energy, engineering or infrastructure experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts and construction is advantageous.

• The nuclear energy sector offers the chance to work on complex, future-focused projects that support national infrastructure and long-term energy security.
• Competitive market rates
• Excellent benefits package
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Long-term sector stability
• Work on nationally significant projects
• Exposure to major engineering programmes
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Professional development support
• Opportunity to make a lasting industry impact

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, working across complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Their culture is built around innovation, integrity, collaboration and inclusion, with a strong focus on developing people and delivering meaningful outcomes.