Senior Cost Controller

Framatome; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private health care

Pension scheme

Family leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Framatome in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Project Cost Controller to own cost forecasting, budgeting, cashflow and EVM across a portfolio of nuclear MEH installation projects valued over £150m.

You will interrogate cost data, provide insight to project managers, mentor junior staff, and help raise cost control maturity through best-practice processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Dedicated experience in Project Cost Control, Cost Engineering, or Project Controls roles.
• Experience within large Nuclear, Construction, EPC, Infrastructure or Industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost management principles.
• Practical experience of Earned Value Management (EVM) and cashflow management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Setting the standards and procedures for cost control across all projects.
• Develop the tools and templates used for cost control across all projects.
• Be responsible for identifying and correcting deviations from the above tools and procedures.
• Coordinate and upskill staff in cost control through training and communities of practice.
• Utilise SAP to extract data and produce cost reports across the project portfolio.

Skills

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

G - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - G2 - Project Control

Senior Cost Controller

Job type

Non fixed term

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome's expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).This role will be working on our portfolio of nuclear new build works at Hinkley Point C. Our portfolio comprises six major Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) installation projects with a combined value exceeding £150m, delivering complex works across both primary circuit and main control room environments. As our business continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our Project Controls capability by appointing an experienced Senior Project Cost Controller / Cost Engineer/ Project Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and play a key role in shaping and embedding industry-leading cost management practices across a significant nuclear project portfolio.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware Cost Controller or Cost Engineer who is passionate about cost management and continuous improvement.This role is far more than producing monthly reports. We need someone capable of interrogating cost data, identifying emerging issues and opportunities, providing meaningful insight to Project Managers, and driving improved project performance.The successful candidate will take ownership of cost forecasting, budget management, cashflow forecasting, earned value management (EVM), performance analysis and reporting across a portfolio of projects valued at over £150m. They will also play a key role in developing our cost control maturity, implementing best practice processes, and mentoring junior Project Controls professionalsto enable us to movebeyond reporting to provide meaningful business insight and recommendations.Given the nature of our self-delivered EPC model, a significant proportion of project costs relate todirect labour, materials and consumables, and plant and equipmentWe therefore need someone who can blend the above budgeting, forecasting and EVM skills with hands onproactive daily and weekly monitoring ofpurchase orders, timesheets, expensesand site progress and productivity.

Cost Control responsibilities

• Setting the standards and procedures for cost control across all projects
• Develop the tools and templates used for cost control across all projects
• Be responsible for identifying and correcting deviations from the above tools and procedures
• Be responsible for the alignment and upskilling of all staff (within and without the Project Controls function) in cost control through training, guides and communities of practice
• Co-ordinate and manage all activities within the cost control sub-discipline delivered through Cost Controllers and Project Controllers, such as
• Manage the structure and content of SAP projects including creating projects and ensuring project & WBS adherence with business and project standards
• Utilise SAP to extract data and produce cost reports across the project portfolio, including centralised reporting such as the PFR/ CCR cycle and Cost of Non Quality (CoNQ)
• Provide interrogation, assurance and enhanced analysis of cost data on projects, providing consolidated assessments to project, programme and portfolio managers
• Be actively involved in the development of estimates and costings for tender projects and maintain centralised supporting data such as norms and productivity rates
• Support the implementation and production of project cost management activities and reporting including invoicing, variations, cost v budget/ price, EVM, cashflow
• Provide day-to-day cost control support and guidance across all elements of projects and the business

Profile

You will be an experienced Cost Controller or Cost Engineer with a strong background in contractor-side project delivery environments.You will thrive in an environment where processes are still developing and enjoy creating structure, improving ways of working and driving performance improvements.Essential ExperienceDedicated experienceinProjectCost Control, Cost Engineering,Project Cost Accountingor Project Controlsroles.Experience withinlargeNuclear, Construction, Engineering, EPC, Infrastructure or Industrial projects.Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting and cost management principles.Practical experience of Earned Value Management (EVM)and/ orCashflowmanagement.Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities.Experience presenting cost performance information to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.Advanced Excel skills.Experience using SAP.

Desirable ExperienceCost, Commercial or Financial qualifications such as CIMA, AATandACCA. Experience supporting major nuclear projects, ideally Hinkley Point C. Experience working within MEH, mechanical installation, electrical installation, process engineering or industrial construction environments. Understanding of NEC contracts. Professional accreditation through CaSA, APM, ICE or similar. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is:

• Naturally inquisitive and analytical. Confident challenging project teams where required. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership. Proactive in identifying and solving problems. Able to influence and build strong relationships across project teams. Passionate about continuous improvement and developing best practice.

Professional qualifications

• APMG Project Planning & Controls (PPC) Practitioner
• APMG Earned Value Management Foundation
• ECITB Introduction to Estimating
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
• APM Associate Membership

Additional qualifications

• APM Full Membership
• ECITB Estimating Methodology and Practice

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Reference number

2026-27433

Publication date

8/26/2026

Background checking required ?

Yes

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).