Cost Manager - Transmission Projects (Hybrid)

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Cost Manager (Cost Controller) to join our Procurement & Commercial team supporting the Networks Transmission business. The role focuses on cost control, forecasting and reporting across a portfolio of projects, with base locations including Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with flexible working options, and a salary range of £51,600–£77,400 plus a car/allowance and bonus, along with a range of benefits to support family

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in cost control and reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience and competency in MS Excel, Power BI and ERP tools.
• Knowledge of commercial contract management (FIDIC/NEC3).

Responsibilities

• Manage Cost Control across multiple projects, including value of work done, forecasting, reporting and integration with Contract Management.
• Produce monthly Cost Control reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Present Cost Control data at forums such as Monthly Cost Reviews and explain variances.
• Use Cost Control data to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Cost Control processes.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Oracle/ERP

Tools

Oracle/ERP

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Cost Manager (Cost Controller) to join our Procurement & Commercial team supporting the Networks Transmission business. The role focuses on cost control, forecasting and reporting across a portfolio of projects, with base locations including Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with flexible working options, and a salary range of £51,600–£77,400 plus a car/allowance and bonus, along with a range of benefits to support family