Are you looking for an opportunity to join a trusted, innovative and vibrant team of Cost Consultant, Modellers and Analysts, working on projects across the Defence sector? Join a Growing Team TPG Services Ltd partners with government departments and large defence organisations to support mission and safety critical systems and accelerate the development of future tech concepts. We provide our clients with multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts in Project Management & Controls, Systems Engineering, Cost Engineering, Analysis & Approvals, Safety & Environmental, Supportability, and Security providing dedicated expertise across the full lifecycle of highly regulated programmes within the five defence domains. We have an enviable track record of success as a trusted partner to our customers and a dynamic vision to expand. As part of our growth plans, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Cost Analyst, with experience at all levels, to join Cost team. The Role The positions sit within our consulting business who work in partnership with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors, leading and supporting procurement decisions with analytical thinking and outcomes, modelling of operational performance and sustainment, or historical analysis to support learning lessons from previous operations. Responsibilities will include: Provide detailed analysis to support key decisions within the project teams. Identifying and winning work within your clients industry. Building new relationships and maintaining the relationships we have with our current customers. Using and developing problem structuring methods and a variety of tools and techniques, including novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver rapid turn-around analysis, or using one of the company s offices as a team hub from which to plan and deliver tasks. We are looking for: Using logical and analytical thinking to solve complex problems for the client. Strong Microsoft Excel skills to support analysis of data. Experience in analysing project data (cost/risk/schedule). Working in a client s team to influence strategic decision makers whilst delivering practical solutions. Be a trusted individual who can perform when working as part of a team or when acting independently with support from colleagues. Be articulate with good presentation and written communication skills. Be dependable, committed and have a genuine enthusiasm to contribute to the growth of a successful business. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level (or have experience that will enable them to meet ICEAA or AcostE membership criteria). You can expect: To work in an exciting, fast paced environment where you will have the opportunity to add value and make a difference To work for a forward thinking, agile organisation who embrace diversity Empowerment to deliver in a trusting and supportive environment The opportunity to further enhance your skills through a training and development programme tailored to support your career aspirations The support and encouragement to develop a long term and rewarding career To work in an environment where creativity and innovation is encouraged and rewarded A competitive salary and benefits package, including car allowance, bonus scheme, private medical insurance and hybrid working arrangements Essentials to work with us: Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access. Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency