Cost Controller

Carrington West; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading project controls firm based in Bristol seeks an experienced Cost Controller to enhance project delivery through effective cost management and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering or infrastructure environments and expertise in tools like Excel and Power BI. This role includes hybrid working, offering a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering or infrastructure project environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 is beneficial.
• Exposure to Agile data science, project controls frameworks, or EVM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls team in delivering projects to time and budget.
• Manage day-to-day planning and cost management activities.
• Implement and maintain cost control systems.
• Produce monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reports.
• Liaise with teams to establish effective systems for tracking cost and value progress.
• Prepare and present reports and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Strong mathematical and analytical ability

Sound understanding of Cost Management and Earned Value Management (EVM)

Proficiency in Excel (Advanced) and Office 365

Experience using Power BI and MS Power Platform for reporting and visualisation

Excellent problem-solving, planning, and time management skills

High attention to accuracy and data integrity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cost Controller to join our Bristol-based Project Controls team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the on-time and on-cost delivery of projects through effective cost management, performance analysis, and reporting. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple disciplines - including procurement, commercial, estimating, and finance - to ensure robust project controls are maintained.

Job Role

Cost Controller

• Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days per week)
• Contract: 12 Months
• Sector: Engineering / Infrastructure / Project Controls
• Rate: £48 an hour

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls team in delivering projects to time and budget alongside adhering to project cost standards, processes, and procedures across the portfolio.
• Manage day-to-day planning and cost management activities across assigned projects.
• Implement and maintain cost control systems in line with project control requirements.
• Produce and review monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reports.
• Liaise with commercial, finance, and planning teams to establish effective systems and processes for recording and tracking cost and value progress.
• Collate, validate, and analyse data for internal and client reporting.
• Prepare and present reports and KPI dashboards, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Work with Package Leads to compile accurate and timely Monthly Performance Reports.
• Develop and deliver cost analysis, trend identification, and forecasting to support decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to project cost standards, processes, and procedures across the portfolio.
• Integrate cost and forecast data from contractors and suppliers into project estimates.
• Assess and document change impacts, updating budgets and forecasts accordingly.
• Identify cost variances, risks, and opportunities via the Change Management process.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality Monthly Cost Reports and ensure all approved changes are reflected accurately.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Sound understanding of Cost Management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficiency in Excel (Advanced) and Office 365.
• Experience using Power BI and MS Power Platform for reporting and visualisation.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and time management skills.
• High attention to accuracy and data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within an engineering or infrastructure project environment.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6.
• Exposure to Agile data science, project controls frameworks, or EVM systems.

If you are qualified and interested, please apply or get in touch on (url removed)