Cost Engineer

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Are you an experienced Cost Engineer looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and growing defence environment? Assystem is seeking a self-motivated, proactive professional to join our expanding Defence account and play a key role in the delivery of high-impact projects.

Your future team:

As a Cost Engineer, you will be the go-to expert for monitoring and reporting on project cost data across our Defence portfolio. Working closely with Project Managers, you’ll help shape cost control strategies, deliver accurate financial tracking, and ensure efficient project execution.

This role is based at any of our UK Assystem offices, with occasional travel to client and other Assystem sites as required. Our flexible working model supports a healthy balance of home and office working.

Your missions:

🎯 Plan and prioritise workload to ensure project scope, time, and cost targets are met.

🎯 Develop and implement effective cost control strategies tailored to individual project requirements.

🎯 Set up cost control structures to satisfy both internal and client reporting needs.

🎯 Monitor budgets, changes, and expenditures; conduct earned value analysis for informed decision-making.

🎯 Prepare financial information for contract variations to support client discussions.

🎯 Review and validate vendor payments and subcontractor purchases against project budgets.

🎯 Track and report on project cash flow and highlight variances.

🎯 Continuously enhance your cost control expertise to work toward professional accreditation.

Why join the community of Switchers?

At Assystem, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement. We offer a flexible working environment, support for professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most significant engineering projects.

As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

💥25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

💥8% company pension contributions

💥Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care

💥Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more

💥Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

Qualifications/Skills to be successful:

🌟 Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification.

🌟 Strong knowledge of cost control tools and software.

🌟 Familiarity with project controls methodology (BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI, CPI, SV, CV).

🌟 Excellent communication skills and team collaboration ability.

🌟 Ability to plan and prioritise work independently.

🌟 Basic understanding of project planning principles.

🌟 APM or equivalent project management qualification (advantageous).

Desirable:

🌟 Experience in the nuclear or defence sectors.

🌟 Familiarity with NEC4 suite of contracts.

🌟 Knowledge of working within Frameworks and Joint Ventures.

Apply now to become part of our growing Defence team and help shape the future of safe, secure, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require SC clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.