Cost Estimator

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

Title: Cost Controller

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Location: UK-wide - Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Plymouth, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Nottingham, Teesside and Cardiff

Working Arrangements: Full-time, hybrid / onsite depending on project requirements

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support the delivery of major infrastructure, defence and construction projects across the UK.

Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and wider project controls professionals, you will be responsible for monitoring project costs, maintaining budgets and forecasts, and producing accurate reports to support effective project performance and decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while developing your expertise within a collaborative project controls environment.

Key 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 and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in Cost Control or a 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.
• Experience in infrastructure, defence, construction or engineering projects (desirable).
• Familiarity with cost control software and NEC contracts (desirable).

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to work on major projects across the UK, collaborating with experienced professionals and contributing to effective project delivery. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career within a growing project controls environment.

Company Information

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients. Rullion is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants