Project Cost Controller

Metlen Energy & Metals; Torness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health Insurance Program

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Torness is seeking a Project Cost Controller to support financial management within the Grid & Digital Solutions department. The role involves controlling project expenditure, preparing budgets, and collaborating with the Project Planner. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of EPC projects are essential. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Professional certification in project management is an asset.
• Excellent use of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management in project financial management.
• Control and monitor project total expenditure.
• Prepare monthly budget including cash flow and financial KPIs.
• Monitor and forecast budget against Project time schedule.
• Develop and implement cost structure for projects.
• Maintain current and forecasted Cash Flow data.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

EPC project knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting‑edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state‑of‑the‑art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for a Project Cost Controller to join our Grid & Digital Solutions department as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Torness, East Lothian.

Your role will encompass:

• Support Project Management in project financial management and divisional reporting
• Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded
• Review and prepare the monthly budget including cash flow, and financial KPI's for reporting purposes
• Monitor and forecast budget vs Project time schedule in collaboration with the Project Planner progress
• Improve project process by developing and implementing cost structure, then manage job‑specific code of accounts for WBS approvals. Establish new procedures and controls, monitor daily activity
• Maintain current and forecasted Cash Flow data when compared to projected Cash Flow

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional certification in project management will be considered an asset.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & Power Point – MS Project/Primavera knowledge will be considered an asset)
• Knowledge of EPC projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent use of English Language
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Pension plan
• Health Insurance Program
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increased productivity.

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