Cost Controller, Major Projects: Forecasting & KPI Insights

Millbank; Workington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Disability Confident Scheme

Accessible recruitment

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a proven Cost Controller for major construction projects. You will own cost forecasting and reporting, influencing time and cost outcomes through clear, credible analysis.

You will develop controls, manage budgets, cost performance, and provide KPI data to project teams and clients. Strong Excel and costing systems experience required; relevant technical qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or similar project delivery with cost control exposure.
• Strong knowledge of costing systems and accounting practices.
• Expert data manipulation and clear, decision-useful reporting.
• Attention to detail with analytical and organizational skills.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders across project, commercial and client teams.
• Relevant technical qualification in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost forecasting and cost management systems.
• Develop controls to support cost, time and performance management.
• Plan, develop and forecast budgets and cost performance.
• Coordinate and submit KPI information with timely inputs.
• Support monthly cost/value reconciliations and client reporting requirements.
• Advise project teams on cost coding and budgets for requisitions.
• Support HSQE culture in line with project and business expectations.

Skills

Cost control

Advanced Excel

KPI reporting

Cost reconciliations

Budget insights

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Quantity surveying or civil engineering

Tools

Costing software

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a proven Cost Controller for major construction projects. You will own cost forecasting and reporting, influencing time and cost outcomes through clear, credible analysis.

You will develop controls, manage budgets, cost performance, and provide KPI data to project teams and clients. Strong Excel and costing systems experience required; relevant technical qualification preferred.