At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.
We’ll 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 team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Opportunity
Amentum Technology has exciting opportunities for talented and enthusiastic Cost Engineers to strengthen our established capability and support the continued growth of our business.
We’re looking for a Cost Engineer who bring a positive, proactive, can‑do attitude to their work. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving problems, taking ownership and helping project teams make informed decisions. This role requires the successful candidate to be in the office in Birchwood 2 days per week.
You'll have strong Excel skills, confident communication, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels are essential. If you’re someone who likes to get into the detail, spot issues early and create clarity from complexity, you’ll fit right in.
You will support Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget through rigorous attention to detail and the application of Amentum’s project controls processes and best‑practice techniques.
Core Project Controls:
Applying project controls processes and systems
Project set‑up, close‑out and reconciliations
Ensuring accurate cost allocation
Cost forecasting and financial analysis
Monitoring revenue and gross margin
Ensuring corporate systems accurately reflect project status
Monitoring aged debt and supporting recovery
Preparing client‑specific monthly reports
Producing internal reporting for Operational Project Reviews
Contributing to and/or attending monthly project meetings
Supporting bids and proposals
Supporting Project/Programme Managers with:
Earned value analysis
Risk and opportunity management
Programme and resource monitoring
Preparing change control and early warning notices
Maintaining quality documentation
Monitoring key performance indicators
Here’s What You’ll Need
A positive, proactive can‑do attitude, with the confidence to take ownership and solve problems
High confidence using Excel — including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation and the ability to analyse data and present it clearly
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with project teams and clients
Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Experience in a similar project controls, cost engineering or financial role
Strong mathematical background and high numerical accuracy
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with project controls tools and software
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.
We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Skills Required
- Experience in a similar project controls, cost engineering or financial role
- High confidence using Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong mathematical background and high numerical accuracy
- Good working knowledge of project controls tools and software
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
