Project Controls Cost Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Cost Manager to oversee cost management and control functions on a major construction project. The role emphasizes financial discipline, transparency, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in cost management software. This position offers competitive rewards and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cost control/project controls on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, ARES Prism, MS Excel).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and financial principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for all project phases.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate cost inputs.
• Track actual costs against budgeted figures and forecast future expenditures.
• Implement earned value management (EVM) and other performance metrics.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular cost reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide insights into cost trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support financial audits and funding reviews.
• Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and manage change control processes.
• Ensure all changes are documented and approved in accordance with governance protocols.
• Assess financial risks and maintain contingency plans.
• Support risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.

Job description

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Project Controls Cost Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Cost Manager to oversee cost management and control functions on a major construction project. This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle—from planning through execution and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for all project phases.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate cost inputs.
• Track actual costs against budgeted figures and forecast future expenditures.
• Implement earned value management (EVM) and other performance metrics.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular cost reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide insights into cost trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support financial audits and funding reviews.
• Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and manage change control processes.
• Ensure all changes are documented and approved in accordance with governance protocols.
• Assess financial risks and maintain contingency plans.
• Support risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cost control/project controls on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, ARES Prism, MS Excel).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and financial principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCP (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE International
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI
• RICS or equivalent professional membership

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.