Programme Cost Control Manager

Assystem; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy transition sector seeks a Programme Cost Management Lead to oversee cost management functions for major programmes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost control, reporting, and analysis, supporting the transition to low-carbon energy in a collaborative environment. Benefits include flexible working, pension schemes, and commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ senior-level experience managing costs on major programmes.
• Skilled in generating and presenting programme reports.
• Deep expertise in cost management function setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost management function and establish the Cost Control & Management function.
• Provide accurate cost forecasts and align them with annual budget cycles.
• Monitor costs to ensure affordability and prepare timely cost reports.

Skills

Programme Cost Monitoring

Earned Value Management

Cost Forecasting

Project Controls Disciplines

Deep-Dive Variance Analysis

Communication Skills

Proactive Problem-solving

Education

Project Cost Control Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.



Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.



We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.



Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.



To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.



Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.



We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.



Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.



To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Your Mission:

This embedded role for one of our major clients will report to the Client's Programme Controls and Integration Manager, occasionally receiving tasking from the Programme Director, Programme Manager, the Client's Capital Programmes PMO, and other programme-related personnel.

Programme Cost Management Lead – Summary of Responsibilities:

Set Up & Own the Cost Management Function

• Support Programme Controls Manager to establish the Cost Control & Management function.
  
  

• Develop and maintain the Cost Management Plan .
  
  

Cost Forecasting & Planning

• Provide accurate cost actuals and in-year forecasts .
  
  

• Align forecasts with annual budget cycles and programme plans .
  
  

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor costs and forecasts to ensure affordability .
  
  

• Lead the rollout of Earned Value Management (EVM) across the Programme .
  
  

• Prepare timely cost reports and financial insights for stakeholders .
  
  

Performance Metrics & Analysis

• Develop cost performance KPIs and reporting dashboards .
  
  

• Perform deep-dive variance analysis to explain differences between forecast and actuals .
  
  

Change Control & Governance

• Track cost impacts of Programme changes and support change control boards .
  
  

• Assist with building broader Programme Control capabilities and governance frameworks ️.
  
  

Collaboration & Best Practice

• Liaise with Delivery Agents, Planning, and Finance teams for integrated cost views .
  
  

• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across agencies .
  
  

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the cost function via matrix management across the Programme .
  
  

• Ensure consistent, quality-driven cost reporting aligned with Finance team needs .
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Key Skillset Required:

• 5+ years' senior-level experience leading teams and managing costs on major programmes.
  
  

• Skilled in generating and presenting programme reports to senior leadership.
  
  

• Proactive problem-solver, with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
  
  

• Deep expertise in cost management function setup, programme cost monitoring, and EVM techniques — including reviewing and challenging 3rd-party inputs.
  
  

• Hands-on experience with integrated cost control across all stages of the project/programme lifecycle.
  
  

• Solid grasp of project controls disciplines: planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
  
  

• ️ Strong knowledge of risk and opportunity management, and how they relate to planning/programming.
  
  

• ️ Clear understanding of delay and change mechanisms — causes, evidence, and demonstration.
  
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI and SharePoint.
  
  

• ️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Training & Qualifications

• Relevant Project Cost Control Management qualification(s).
  
  

• Member of a relevant professional body.
  
  

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national, Hybrid working from home/Assystem Office

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

Predominantly WFH. Monthly travel to site for some key meetings is required.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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