Infrastructure Cost Controller — Project Finance Lead

AE Partners; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geotechnical Subcontract Alliance (GSA) is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee robust financial governance across the programme within a complex joint‑venture environment. You will monitor project costs, support audits, and provide accurate reporting and forecasting aligned with NEC contract requirements.

Collaborating with finance, commercial and delivery teams, you will help ensure strong cost control, informed decisions and continuous improvement in a high‑stakes infrastructure setting

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience on large infrastructure/construction projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge including Defined Cost and Disallowed Cost.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (Oracle).
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Reporting: Monitor project costs against budget, forecasts and NEC Defined Cost principles, preparing regular cost reports including Disallowed Cost and fee-based forecasts.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate responses to audit requests, ensure timely resolution of findings, and support NEC contract compliance and governance standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as interface between finance, commercial, procurement and delivery teams to provide financial insight.
• Forecasting & Financial Planning: Improve forecasting accuracy, manage committed costs, accruals and financial risks.
• Process Improvement: Strengthen governance, controls and reporting processes, including segregation of duties.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA

NEC contract understanding

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA)

Tools

Excel advanced

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Geotechnical Subcontract Alliance (GSA) is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee robust financial governance across the programme within a complex joint‑venture environment. You will monitor project costs, support audits, and provide accurate reporting and forecasting aligned with NEC contract requirements.

Collaborating with finance, commercial and delivery teams, you will help ensure strong cost control, informed decisions and continuous improvement in a high‑stakes infrastructure setting