Cost Controller - Defence

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Controller to join their dynamic Infrastructure-Defence team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-profile projects while collaborating with experienced professionals in the field. You will be responsible for implementing cost control systems, assisting with performance measurement, and providing vital cost information to support project teams. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will drive positive outcomes in the Defence sector. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Work-life balance support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Cost Control within a project environment is essential.
• Practical experience with MS Excel and awareness of EVM concepts required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cost control systems to track project budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in developing reporting tools and generate regular cost reports.

Skills

Cost Control

MS Excel

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project Controls

Reporting

Education

Experience in Project Environment

Tools

MS Applications

Job description

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Company Description

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

Job Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Already holding SC Clearance is desirable; however, we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Controller (Project Controls Engineer Grade) to join our busy and expanding, Bristol and South West based, Infrastructure-Defence team.

We are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning Cost Control community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network.

There has never been a more exciting time to build your career with us in the Defence sector.

Key Deliverables

• Working alongside project delivery teams as part of a wider cost control team or independently with reach back support to experienced cost professionals, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Implementing, administering, and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Working with the Integrated Project Team to establish a robust, integrated, well-structured, accurate Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and support the change control process.
• Assisting the development of project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), align the time phasing of budgets against the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), to accurately track and control actual costs.
• Producing accruals to ensure that the Actual Cost of Work Performed is accurately reflected in a timely manner in the cost data.
• Assisting in the development of reporting tracking tools, where required, and generate Cost reports on a regular basis, including an analysis of earned value.
• Support the development of Change Requests by providing cost information, support for change boards and integration of approved changes into the project baseline.
• Update project forecasts to ensure comprehensive and aligned Estimate To Complete (ETC).
• Providing Cost information, where required, to the project team to develop status reports, keep management informed on project progress, and to support performance management decision making.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience of Cost Control in a project environment
• Practical experience of using MS Excel and other MS applications
• An awareness of Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamental concepts
• An understanding of how other aspects of Project Controls (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control is desirable.
• A UK driving license or the ability to travel to client sites across the region as required is essential.

Working In Teams/site Attendance

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enables them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time, T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management
• Industries
• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services