Senior Cost Controller

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense service provider in the UK seeks a Senior Cost Controller to manage financial aspects of the Dreadnought programme. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and strong skills in cost forecasting and variance analysis. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement with competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in advanced Project Management techniques.
• Experience on complex defence projects is desirable.
• Ability to inspire high performance in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of the project through to completion.
• Develop and implement effective cost control measures.
• Conduct cost forecasting and variance analysis.

Skills

Project Management techniques

Cost forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

APM PMQ or Chartered status

Job description

Overview

Senior Cost Controller

Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Location (Office): Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF67906

This role is based at Babcock and involves supporting the Dreadnought programme within the Mission Systems business area. You will work on delivering vital military capability and contribute to shaping the future of Submarines within the UK. You will continually develop your knowledge and expertise while supporting the delivery of project cost control services.

Start date and working pattern: 37 hours per week, hybrid arrangement with 2 days onsite and 3 days home working.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of the project through to completion.
• Develop and implement effective cost control measures.
• Conduct cost forecasting, variance analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure financial alignment with the approved budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop cost estimates and forecasts.
• Identify risks and variances impacting the Estimate to Complete (ETC).
• Assess and manage financial impacts of changes in project scope, requirements, or objectives.

Day to day, you’ll be supporting the Project Controls Manager in providing project cost control services across the Dreadnought programme.

Essential Experience

• Considerable experience in the advanced application of Project Management techniques in a relevant technical project environment across the full project lifecycle.
• Previous experience on complex defence projects (desirable, but not essential).
• Ability to champion high performance and inspire others.
• Experience working with senior level managers both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• APM PMQ, Chartered status or equivalent (advantageous).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency held. Details at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows buying or selling additional leave
• Be Kind Day lets one paid day off per year for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing-focused benefits package

About Babcock

Babcock International is committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a disability confident committed employer and offer flexible working arrangements. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”.

Closing Date: 14/10/2025

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