Costain Group PLC

Junior Cost Engineer

Costain Group PLC
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeGloucestershire • United KingdomJuniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and project controls, with a strong focus on cost reconciliation, forecasting, and performance analysis. Proficient in utilizing SAP for transactional processes and skilled in preparing detailed reports using MS Office tools.

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Cost Management SupportCost Control ExperienceSAP Transactional AdministrationEarned Value AnalysisProject Controls Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide cost management support to the EDF Energy Nuclear Generation work portfolio
  • Monitor, control, analyse and report cost-related aspects for designated projects
  • Identify and understand variances against the baseline through performance analysis
  • Perform cost reconciliation
  • Prepare monthly status reports and participate in accountability meetings with stakeholders
  • Forecast project costs
  • Assist with baseline management and change and risk management
  • Assist in developing and using project control structures, including CBS, OBS and WBS
  • Work closely with the Planning Project team to maintain alignment between the financial position and project plan
  • Contribute to an integrated Project Delivery team
  • Support defueling and decommissioning of an AGR nuclear power station

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of HNC/HND ideally in a cost related discipline or relevant experience
  • Previous experience of cost control
  • Ability to administer transactional aspects in SAP, including order placement and accruals
  • Some experience or understanding of Earned Value Analysis / Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
  • Awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support successful project delivery
  • Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills working in a team environment
  • Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment
  • Excellent MS Office skills and proficiency in preparing reports using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Security clearance required
  • No driving required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Disability Confident employer interview consideration for applicants who disclose a disability and meet minimum criteria
  • Individual feedback following an interview

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Hard Skills
Cost ReconciliationForecasting Project CostsPerformance AnalysisBaseline ManagementChange ManagementRisk ManagementCost Breakdown Structure (CBS)Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Numeracy Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam CollaborationAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
SAPMS OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Project DeliveryHighly Regulated EnvironmentNuclear GenerationDecommissioningDefueling