Senior Cost Controller

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood Process & Energy is looking for a Senior Cost Controller on a full time basis on a PAYE or PSC contract for 12 months. This role is based at our clients offices in Northop, however remote working may be considered.

Why join Process & Energy?

The P&E part of the business, which sits in the Operations part of the business can offer a wide range of opportunities which will allow you to develop your skills across a portfolio of onshore projects in different sectors. Our current portfolio includes green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition. Additionally, we work on UK refineries, petrochemical facilities, fine chemicals and pharmaceutical facilities. We have a number of clients who we are working with to design their pilot plants to test exciting new technologies, with a view to partnering with them as they move to design and build full scale commercial facilities.

We have some of the best engineers in the UK, and we have high expectations on the performance of the project teams. Come and join us and be part of the team at this exciting time.

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The role

You will be validating Contractors' progress claims, providing Contract Manager with accurate and timely cost reports, verifying cost performance against plan and identifying potential areas of budget overruns requiring actions.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

• Timely and accurate execution of contractor's progress claims validation and cost control activities
• Contracts Cost reports updating according to actual values and forecasts, highlighting potential areas of budget overrun
• Verifying and validating Vendors and Contractors progress claims (after quantities certification by Construction / Engineering team) updating cost documentation and allocating costs to the right cost elements

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Technical Diploma
• Cost Control intermediate course is preferred
• Previous Cost Control experience
• Previous O&G experience
• Development Project Management: cost planning and control best practices
• Budgeting knowledge is preferred
• Contracting: variations and claims resolutions
• Quality: basic knowledge of QA/QC Construction Management Systems
• Good knowledge of MS packages

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.