Infrastructure Cost Controller — EVM & EAC (Hybrid)

IT Recruitment Solutions; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

IT Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Controller in Brighton to own cost control across major infrastructure projects within a hybrid workplace. The role requires strong forecasting, budgeting and EVM skills, with experience in NEC contracts and advanced Excel.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and Commercial teams, producing monthly cost reporting, tracking EAC, and providing clear financial insight to support governance and successful delivery of the programme.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in cost management across major infrastructure or capital projects.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI and EAC.
• Advanced Excel skills and cost management software such as Prism or Hexagon EcoSys.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualifications such as AACE, APM or ACostE would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own cost control across major infrastructure projects and ensure robust governance.
• Manage project budgets, commitments and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Produce detailed monthly cost reports and support EVM reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams and external contractors.
• Monitor cost forecasts and provide financial insight to programme delivery.
• Identify variances and support cost governance across multiple projects.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Earned Value Management (EVM)

CPI

EAC

Advanced Excel

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Reporting

Education

AACE / APM / ACostE certifications

Tools

Prism

Hexagon EcoSys

Job description

IT Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Controller in Brighton to own cost control across major infrastructure projects within a hybrid workplace. The role requires strong forecasting, budgeting and EVM skills, with experience in NEC contracts and advanced Excel.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and Commercial teams, producing monthly cost reporting, tracking EAC, and providing clear financial insight to support governance and successful delivery of the programme.