Cost/Senior Cost Controller (hybrid working)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to work on major global projects, ensuring accurate project performance reporting and cost management. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in project cost control and Earned Value Management, with a proven track record in delivering project controls for significant initiatives. Join a company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact in the world of project management.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in project controls for major projects.
• Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop project cost control data structures.
• Monitor and control project accruals against budget.
• Report project information accurately and timely.

Skills

Project Cost Control

Earned Value Management

Budget Management

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Finance or relevant discipline

Job description

Cost/Senior Cost Controller (hybrid working), Birmingham

Client: Turner & Townsend

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 393007446310

Job Views: 11

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better 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 and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Role Overview

Cost Engineers support major projects and organizations in delivering accurate and timely project information related to performance against project baselines. The cost engineer drives the cost performance reporting for the project, including all Earned Value Management metrics associated with key project commitments and expenditures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project cost control data structures to accurately track and control actual costs.
• Establish and set the project control budget aligned with agreed baselines.
• Track actual costs for internal and external expenditures against the control structures.
• Monitor and control project accruals and commitments against budget constraints.
• Build project forecasts, including estimated work to complete (ETC) and estimate at complete (EAC).
• Report all project information accurately and timely, including Earned Value Management.
• Track project contingency and exposure related to risk events and remaining risks.
• Monitor project change control to ensure alignment with baselines and control data structures.
• Identify key project trends to inform future change controls.

Qualifications

Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with five to ten years of experience in delivering project controls services for major projects or programs.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Learn more about us at [website link].

Note: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, applicable where relevant.

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