Cost Controller- Transport & Utilites

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Controller to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while collaborating with a talented group of professionals. You will be responsible for implementing cost control systems, tracking project budgets, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making. The company values diversity and promotes a flexible working environment, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute to ambitious Net Zero outcomes. If you're passionate about project controls and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience of Cost Control in a project environment.
• Practical experience of using MS Excel and other MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining cost control systems and procedures.
• Producing accruals to ensure accurate cost data.
• Assisting in the development of reporting tracking tools.

Skills

Cost Control

MS Excel

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project Controls

Education

Experience in Cost Control

Understanding of Project Controls

Tools

MS Applications

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Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

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-Transport & Utilities 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 Transport & Utilties 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 changed 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

• 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

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.

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

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