Cost/Senior Cost Controller (hybrid working)

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a Cost Engineer to support major projects by providing accurate performance data. The role involves developing cost control structures, managing budgets, and forecasting project costs. Candidates should have 5-10 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project controls services for major projects.
• Experience with Earned Value Management metrics.
• Ability to develop project cost control data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop project cost control data structures to track and manage actual costs.
• Monitor and control project accruals and commitments within budget constraints.
• Report project information accurately and promptly.

Skills

Cost Performance Reporting

Project Forecasting

Budget Management

Risk Management

Education

Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to creating a prosperous society.

We assist major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and enjoyable company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality. Consequently, our team members work on some of the most exciting projects globally.

Job Description

Cost Engineers support major projects by providing accurate and timely project performance data against baselines. They drive cost performance reporting, including all Earned Value Management metrics related to project commitments and expenditures.

Duties

• Develop project cost control data structures to track and manage actual costs accurately.
• Establish and set the project control budget aligned with approved baselines.
• Track actual costs for internal and external expenditures against control structures.
• Monitor and control project accruals and commitments within budget constraints.
• Build project forecasts, including estimated work to complete (ETC) and estimate at complete (EAC).
• Report all project information accurately and promptly, including Earned Value Management metrics.
• Track project contingency and exposure related to risk events and residual 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 project controls services for major projects or programs.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at our website.

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Role may include SOX control responsibilities, adhered to where applicable.

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