Cost Controller

NES Group Ltd; Port Clarence; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Cost Controller for a 6-month inside IR35 contract in the Middlesbrough area. The role supports project management by estimating costs to completion, managing budgets and reporting, with occasional travel within Teesside and to Inverness.

Responsibilities include cost estimation, budget development, contract/variation management and cost reporting. Candidates should have a relevant cost control degree and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous/strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy within reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Understanding of construction contracts and legal matters.
• Ability to prioritise work and interface with stakeholders for information.
• Interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant degree or qualification in cost control or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Estimate quantities and costs of materials, labour, and time.
• Develop cost plans and budgets.
• Monitor costs and identify potential overruns, track variations to the contract.
• Advise on cost-cutting measures and value engineering.
• Analyze repair/maintenance or re-work costs.
• Oversee subcontractors' work for payments and invoicing.
• Support risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Assess quality of work and identify issues.
• Ensure subcontractors have necessary skills and experience.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Contract management

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Construction knowledge

Risk management

Education

Degree in cost control

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management software

Job description

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting a Cost Controller on behalf of our Energy client, based in the Middlesbrough office. This is an initial 6 month inside IR35 contract. 37.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri.

Occasional travel may be required within the Teesside area and to the site in Inverness.

Role overview:

The Cost Controller will support Project/Package Management with the management and control of contract costs, ensuring contracts stay within budget and meet quality standards by estimating costs to completion, supporting contract/commercial management, and overseeing financial reporting, for various professional services and/or supply contracts.

The Cost Controller shall comply with Client's confidentiality and information security policies at all times and be aware of health and safety in your area of responsibility in line with the relevant section(s) of the relevant Health and Safety Policy and regulations.

Key Responsibilities include:

Cost Estimation and Control/Management:

• Estimating quantities and costs of materials, labour, and time.
• Developing cost plans and budgets.
• Monitoring costs and identifying potential cost overruns, including the tracking of variations/changes to the contract that may affect costs.
• Advising on cost-cutting measures and value engineering.
• Analyzing repair/maintenance or re-work costs.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.Contract Management/Commercial support:

Contract Management/Commercial support:

• Overseeing and valuing subcontractors' work for payments and support on payment/invoice management.
• Support on managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Assessing the quality of work and identifying potential issues.
• Support on ensuring the subcontractors/suppliers have the necessary skills and experience for their works.
• Support on change management, contractual notices, claims and document control.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Preparing cost and progress reports.
• Analysing project outcomes and providing budget/progress reports.
• Identifying and reporting variations and changes to the contract in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous/Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy within reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Understanding of construction contracts and legal matters.
• Capacity to prioritise work and interface with relevant stakeholders for the collection of information.
• Influencing skills, intercultural skills, capable of working in a team or individually.
• A relevant degree or qualification in cost control or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Essential Experience of the Cost Controller:

• Demonstratable infrastructure, engineering and / or construction experience.
• Good understanding of day-to-day commercial administration in the Engineering and Construction industries.
• Experience in supporting large-scale projects and change initiatives using appropriate methodologies.
• Proven experience of Professional Services/Supply contracts.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients