Cost Controller

Egis Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cost Controller to support financial management of a major nuclear infrastructure project. Working within the Project Controls team, you will monitor costs, support forecasting and ensure robust cost reporting across multiple workstreams.

You will collaborate with Delivery Managers, Finance teams and discipline leads to provide accurate financial information for informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control within engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to produce financial reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor costs against budgets and baselines.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Analyze variances and cost drivers; propose mitigations.
• Prepare monthly Applications for Payment and verify documentation.
• Support Earned Value Management reporting.

Skills

Cost Control

Project Controls

Budgeting & Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Excel advanced

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Finance/Engineering/Project Controls

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspectofthe built environment, transport and energyto build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of23,500employees across more than 70 countries. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Egis is a leader in infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, working to sustain efficient commercial operations while working with multiple third-party partners. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our nuclear capabilities, we are seeking to recruit a skilled Head of Digital Capability to join the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

As a Cost Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management of engineering delivery for one of the UK's largest nuclear infrastructure projects. Working within the Project Controls team, you will be responsible for monitoring project costs, supporting forecasting activities, analysing financial performance and ensuring robust cost reporting across multiple engineering workstreams.

You will work closely with Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Finance teams and discipline leads to provide accurate financial information that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in project controls within a major infrastructure programme.

Why Join Us

• Be part of one of the UK's most significant clean energy programmes.
• Develop your project management expertise within a complex, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Work alongside experienced project directors, delivery managers and technical leaders on a nationally important project.
• Gain hands-on experience across planning, project controls, cost management, change management and programme delivery.
• Benefit from structured professional development and opportunities to progress towards Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles within Egis.

Must have the Right to work in the UK

3 days in the Bristol office

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and contractual baselines.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports, dashboards and financial performance summaries.
• Support the monthly forecasting process, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC) and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyse cost variances and identify trends, risks and opportunities affecting project performance.
• Work with Delivery Managers and Project Managers to understand cost drivers and develop mitigation or recovery plans where necessary.
• Prepare monthly Applications for Payment (AfP) to the client, ensuring all chargeable activities are accurately captured, validated and supported by the required evidence and contractual documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Finance and Commercial teams to ensure timely submission of payment applications and support the resolution of any client queries relating to invoices or payment certifications.
• Manage the project's timesheet booking system, ensuring resources are correctly assigned to work packages, cost codes and projects, monitoring compliance with timesheet submission deadlines, and supporting the validation and approval process.
• Review timesheet data, resource allocations and labour costs to ensure accurate project charging and reporting.
• Support the preparation and validation of accruals and month-end financial activities in collaboration with Finance.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier costs where applicable and support invoice verification.
• Assist in tracking project changes and compensation events, ensuring approved changes are reflected within project forecasts and budgets.
• Produce cost performance indicators and support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting where applicable.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete and maintained within project management and finance systems.
• Support internal and client financial reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes, reporting tools and cost management practices.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Controls, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, Project Finance or Commercial support within engineering, construction, infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Good understanding of project cost management principles, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse large datasets and build financial reports.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar financial systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and Earned Value Management (EVM) would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.