Lead Project Cost Controller | Strategic Budget & Risk

GE Vernova

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading energy company in Glasgow seeks a Lead Project Cost Controller to manage project budgets and forecasts. The role requires a degree in engineering or finance along with 3-5 years in cost control or project management. You will liaise with various project functions, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency in reporting. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in cost controls or project management.
  • Exposure to risk management processes and tools.
  • Basic knowledge of ERP systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain project cost to complete budgets in alignment with actual progress.
  • Support forecast estimation and verify accuracy of project costs.
  • Communicate cost status and forecasts to budget holders.

Skills

Cost controls
Project management
Risk management
Financial analysis

Education

Degree in engineering or finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)
P6 planning software

Job description

A leading energy company in Glasgow seeks a Lead Project Cost Controller to manage project budgets and forecasts. The role requires a degree in engineering or finance along with 3-5 years in cost control or project management. You will liaise with various project functions, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency in reporting. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits and development opportunities.
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