Cost Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controller to manage financial aspects of satellite production projects. This pivotal role involves financial performance oversight, accurate reporting, and strategic collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance and insight. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring previous project experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project-based environment.
• Confident in using various financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of satellite production projects.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting to stakeholders.
• Review all financially relevant contractual documentation.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

SAP proficiency

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Highly numerate

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for supporting large-scale projects? We're looking for an experienced Project Controller to join a dynamic and innovative team driving complex satellite production programmes. This is a pivotal role ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across key project workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the financial performance of satellite production projects.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting to Primes, Project Managers, and Work Package Managers.
• Review all financially relevant contractual documentation, including Supply Contracts, Works Orders, and Change Notices.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to support the financial aspects of contract changes.
• Allocate costs to work packages and provide detailed variance analysis.
• Produce and present monthly project financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) versus budget and forecast.
• Lead regular cost reviews with Work Package Managers, tracking Cost to Complete (CTC) across labour, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure timely financial milestone achievement in line with project plans.
• Identify and correct mis bookings within actual project costs.
• Forecast resourcing and manpower requirements by work package.
• Monitor subcontractor financial milestones and major non-quality events.
• Support program-wide financial consolidation efforts in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• SAP proficiency.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, especially when working with non-finance stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a project-based environment.
• Highly numerate and confident in using various financial systems.

Desirable

• Background in management accounting within a large, multi-national organisation.
• Experience dealing with multiple currencies.
• Fluency in a second European language (e.g., French or German) is a plus.

Interested?
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced, highly technical environment where accuracy and insight are valued. If you're ready to play a key role in the financial success of cutting-edge satellite programmes, apply today.