Cost Controller

Octagon Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Avonmouth, Bristol is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to own the cost control discipline and deliver integrated cost reporting across a diverse project portfolio. You will design templates, establish standards, and guide cost queries as a subject matter expert.

The role emphasizes leading cost control efforts, refining tools and processes, and collaborating with the PMO and senior managers on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Cost control standards and procedures for all projects.
• Experience with cost reporting, templates, and best practices.
• Exposure to SAP data management for project costs.
• Estimating and tender development experience is advantageous.
• Professional certifications related to cost control and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Setting cost control standards and procedures for all projects.
• Developing and maintaining tools, templates, and best practices.
• Monitoring compliance, identifying deviations, and driving improvements.
• Managing and structuring SAP project data to meet business requirements.
• Producing accurate cost reports, delivering enhanced analysis, and advising senior managers.
• Leading estimate development for tenders and maintaining key cost databases.
• Providing expert training and coaching to upskill staff across multiple teams.

Skills

Cost control

Templates

Data analysis

Tender estimation

Staff coaching

Education

APMG Earned Value Management Foundation

ECITB Introduction to Estimating

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

APM Associate Membership

ECITB Estimating Methodology and Practice

APM Membership

Tools

SAP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Controller to join a leading project controls function in Avonmouth, Bristol. This high-impact role is responsible for delivering integrated cost reporting across a diverse portfolio of projects, while continuously refining the tools and processes that underpin successful delivery.

Based in Avonmouth, Bristol, the Cost Controller will own the cost control sub-discipline, setting standards, designing templates, and ensuring consistency across all projects. Acting as the subject matter expert, they will engage with other project controls disciplines to create integrated solutions and provide guidance on complex cost queries.

Key duties for the Cost Controller in Avonmouth, Bristol include:

• Setting cost control standards and procedures for all projects.
• Developing and maintaining tools, templates, and best practices.
• Monitoring compliance, identifying deviations, and driving improvements.
• Managing and structuring SAP project data to meet business requirements.
• Producing accurate cost reports, delivering enhanced analysis, and advising senior managers.
• Leading estimate development for tenders and maintaining key cost databases.
• Providing expert training and coaching to upskill staff across multiple teams.

The successful candidate will be a confident leader with strong analytical skills, capable of working autonomously and reporting directly to the Head of Project Controls. An entrant to the role will typically have at least four years of relevant experience, including significant time on large-scale projects and within a centralised PMO function.

• APMG Earned Value Management Foundation
• ECITB Introduction to Estimating
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
• APM Associate Membership

Desirable qualifications include full APM Membership and ECITB Estimating Methodology and Practice.

This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Cost Controller in Avonmouth, Bristol to shape cost control practices, influence major projects, and work in a highly collaborative environment.