Cost Controller

NES Group Ltd; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NES Fircroft, on behalf of an Energy client, seeks a Cost Controller in Middlesbrough for a 6‑month inside IR35 contract. 37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri, with occasional travel in Teesside and to Inverness.

The role focuses on cost estimation, budgeting, subcontractor payments and financial reporting across professional services and supply contracts. The successful candidate will monitor costs, identify overruns, advise on cost-saving measures and ensure compliance with health and safety and contract

Formación

• Demonstrable infrastructure, engineering and/or construction experience.
• Good understanding of day-to-day commercial administration in Engineering/Construction.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects and change initiatives using appropriate methodologies.
• Proven experience with Professional Services/Supply contracts.
• Relevant degree or qualification in cost control or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Estimating quantities and costs of materials, labour and time.
• Developing cost plans and budgets.
• Monitoring costs and identifying potential overruns, including tracking variations.
• Advising on cost-cutting measures and value engineering.
• Analyzing repair, maintenance or re-work costs.
• Overseeing subcontractors' payments and invoice management.
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Preparing cost and progress reports and reporting variations in a timely manner.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cost control

MS Office

Educación

Degree in cost control or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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

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

• 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

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 and Manufacturing sectors 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