Trainee Cost Specialist (Train to Fit) (64706)

About the programme:

Train to Fit has an exciting and unique opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled to become highly skilled Cost Specialists working for Cavendish Nuclear. This is a great opportunity to be trained and developed whilst representing Cavendish Nuclear on their live projects.

We are looking for ambitious candidates who possess strong numerical analytical and problem-solving skills. If you are looking to reskill or have a desire to develop your skills in cost then this could be the opportunity for you. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will require outstanding customer facing and team working skills.

You will be given the opportunity to work within a delivery environment supporting on Cost activities for projects/programmes. It will also enable you to collaborate with likeminded individuals to help solve complex problems within the nuclear and infrastructure space.

As part of the programme you will be provided with the necessary tools experience and training to help develop your skills within project programme and portfolio management (P3M). You will receive best in class training within project management planning and controls Primavera (planning/scheduling tool) and Excel. Courses will also cover soft skills such as negotiation presentation emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. The training is centred around scenario-based learning where you will be involved in practical application workshops.

This is a challenging but rewarding role that will allow candidates to develop into a successful career in Cost at Cavendish Nuclear.

The role
As a Cost Engineer youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. This is your opportunity to become part of a leading nuclear services company and to support the costs portfolio for high priority infrastructure upgrade projects. Playing a critical role in ensuring that our projects are completed successfully on time and within budget whilst implementing best practices.

Day to day youll secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources budgets risks and changes as well as managing projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. Youll collaborate with stakeholders granting you great exposure to the wider business and various opportunities across Cavendish Nuclear and Babcock.

Responsible for the co-ordination and collation of all project cost data.
Responsible for the production of Revenue and Cost Reports.
Provide forward looking trends and variance analysis information identifying expected project cost performance and comparisons against applicable project performance targets.
Facilitates re-forecasting exercises with the Project Team to ensure accurate forecasting.
Ensuring cost reporting alignment with the Project WBS.
Assist with Monthly Billing.

To fit the minimum criteria to apply applicants must possess the following attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Superior analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
A forward thinker who pre-empts potential problems
Professional commitment to high quality and a passion for learning new skills
Previous experience working in a delivery environment within engineering/project/construction management or any other related field that is delivery focussed and output driven.
Track record of embodying Cavendish Nuclear principles

Company Information: Cavendish Nuclear
From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities through supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent to supporting the operation and build of nuclear power plants our role in Cavendish Nuclear is to clean up the nuclear legacy and create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fit your specific needs.

Closing date: 04/07/2025