Job Description
Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
Our awesome Complex Infrastructure team make the biggest, most complex, and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. Whether it’s transforming the energy sector, forming the backbone of Britain’s transport network on High Speed 2, transforming how the railway works on East Coast Digital Programme, increasing our international connectivity on Heathrow Airport, or delivering safe and reliable journeys for National Highways and local government bodies, a career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations to come. And we do all of this whilst working with fun and passion.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Cost Manager to join our Cost Management (Project Controls) team, who possesses strong and proven experience, notably for Energy and Infrastructure sectors, in our South-West Complex Infrastructure team. The individual must be ambitious and wanting to progress within our Complex Infrastructure Business Unit. The role will involve delivering work with both existing and new clients and working with the Cost Management team to ensure our technical service offering is kept to the highest standard, whilst having a strong team working ethos and delivering in accordance with AtkinsRéalis’ digital aspirations.
When you join us as a leader in our Cost Management team, you'll share our reputation for high-quality work and always doing what's right. Enjoy diverse and exciting projects, improving communities and protecting the environment. You'll support project teams on niche and high-profile schemes; from evaluating project cost performance and using data analytics to identify trends against baseline, to leading communication and monitoring project governance control for successful delivery.
Specific Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Head of Cost Management leadership team, you will be a member of the Project Controls management team responsible for building long term, sustainable team relationships with both members of our own organisation, and wider Client baseour Transportation clients.
What you will bring:
Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure.
An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g. RMM, NRM etc).
Strong network within the sectors.
Evidence of service innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional service delivery.
Proven technical skills to monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets.
Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify// cost efficient design solutions.
Collaborative behaviours and technical expertise to interface with wider project controls expertise including schedule logic and risk exposure.
Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the industry
Commercial quantity surveying and/or Finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC/FIDIC/IChemE).
Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques.
Major project/programmes work experience.
Your purpose:
Support our Cost Management capability including development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, Ecosys and other Cost Management related software.
Engage our community of practice and support technical excellence, service innovation and development of our benchmarking capabilities.
Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.
Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
Support and lead your teams on project / technical delivery.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
Our awesome Complex Infrastructure team make the biggest, most complex, and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. Whether it’s transforming the energy sector, forming the backbone of Britain’s transport network on High Speed 2, transforming how the railway works on East Coast Digital Programme, increasing our international connectivity on Heathrow Airport, or delivering safe and reliable journeys for National Highways and local government bodies, a career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations to come. And we do all of this whilst working with fun and passion.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Cost Manager to join our Cost Management (Project Controls) team, who possesses strong and proven experience, notably for Energy and Infrastructure sectors, in our South-West Complex Infrastructure team. The individual must be ambitious and wanting to progress within our Complex Infrastructure Business Unit. The role will involve delivering work with both existing and new clients and working with the Cost Management team to ensure our technical service offering is kept to the highest standard, whilst having a strong team working ethos and delivering in accordance with AtkinsRéalis’ digital aspirations.
When you join us as a leader in our Cost Management team, you'll share our reputation for high-quality work and always doing what's right. Enjoy diverse and exciting projects, improving communities and protecting the environment. You'll support project teams on niche and high-profile schemes; from evaluating project cost performance and using data analytics to identify trends against baseline, to leading communication and monitoring project governance control for successful delivery.
Specific Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Head of Cost Management leadership team, you will be a member of the Project Controls management team responsible for building long term, sustainable team relationships with both members of our own organisation, and wider Client baseour Transportation clients.
What you will bring:
Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure.
An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g. RMM, NRM etc).
Strong network within the sectors.
Evidence of service innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional service delivery.
Proven technical skills to monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets.
Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify// cost efficient design solutions.
Collaborative behaviours and technical expertise to interface with wider project controls expertise including schedule logic and risk exposure.
Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the industry
Commercial quantity surveying and/or Finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC/FIDIC/IChemE).
Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques.
Major project/programmes work experience.
Your purpose:
Support our Cost Management capability including development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, Ecosys and other Cost Management related software.
Engage our community of practice and support technical excellence, service innovation and development of our benchmarking capabilities.
Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.
Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
Support and lead your teams on project / technical delivery.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Cost Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bristol offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.