Cost Controller – Major Infra & Defence Projects

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support major infrastructure, defence and construction projects across the UK.

You will monitor budgets, forecasts and cost performance, and produce accurate reports to support informed decision-making. Working with project managers, commercial teams and project controls professionals, you will contribute to cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting while ensuring effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cost Control or similar project controls role.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and cost performance reporting.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecasts.
• Maintain cost control systems, records and reporting procedures.
• Prepare cost reports, accruals and financial forecasts.
• Analyse cost variances, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance reporting.
• Work closely with project managers, finance and commercial teams.
• Support change control, cost assurance and budget management.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost control processes and reporting.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting & forecasting

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Excel & data analysis

Communication & organisation

Job description

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support major infrastructure, defence and construction projects across the UK.

You will monitor budgets, forecasts and cost performance, and produce accurate reports to support informed decision-making. Working with project managers, commercial teams and project controls professionals, you will contribute to cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting while ensuring effective project delivery.