Infra Cost Controller | NEC Contract & Forecasting Expert

The Highfield Company; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highfield Company is recruiting a Cost Controller for a major infrastructure programme in Suffolk. You will oversee cost reporting, forecasting and governance to support decision-making across finance, commercial and delivery teams.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA, NEC knowledge, advanced Excel and ERP experience; you will monitor committed costs and variances, seek cost optimisations and ensure NEC compliance.

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA - essential.
• Experience working on large-scale construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Defined Cost and Disallowed Cost principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with major projects or within Tier 1 / joint venture environments would be advantageous.
• Experience with Oracle E1 or similar ERP systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring project costs against budgets, forecasts and NEC Defined Cost principles.
• Preparing regular cost reports, including Disallowed Cost and fee-based forecasts.
• Analysing cost variances and providing clear financial insight to project teams.
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with NEC contractual requirements and project governance.
• Working closely with finance, commercial, procurement and delivery teams.
• Improving forecasting accuracy and monitoring committed costs, accruals and financial risks.
• Identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial performance.
• Supporting the development and improvement of financial controls, reporting processes and governance.
• Providing accurate and timely information to support project decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Financial reporting

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Oracle E1

ERP systems

Job description

The Highfield Company is recruiting a Cost Controller for a major infrastructure programme in Suffolk. You will oversee cost reporting, forecasting and governance to support decision-making across finance, commercial and delivery teams.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA, NEC knowledge, advanced Excel and ERP experience; you will monitor committed costs and variances, seek cost optimisations and ensure NEC compliance.