Senior Cost Controller - Infrastructure Project

Sunblink; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunblink seeks a qualified Cost Controller to support robust governance across a major infrastructure programme in Suffolk. The role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting and financial insight to aid decision-making, with NEC Defined Cost principles as a core framework.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or infrastructure projects, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA essential.
• Experience on large-scale construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC Defined Cost and Disallowed Cost principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs against budgets, forecasts and NEC Defined Cost principles.
• Prepare regular cost reports, including Disallowed Cost and fee-based forecasts.
• Analyze cost variances and provide clear financial insight to project teams.
• Support audits and NEC contractual compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with finance, commercial, procurement and delivery teams.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and monitor committed costs, accruals and financial risks.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial performance.
• Support development and improvement of financial controls and reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Oracle E1

Job description

Sunblink seeks a qualified Cost Controller to support robust governance across a major infrastructure programme in Suffolk. The role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting and financial insight to aid decision-making, with NEC Defined Cost principles as a core framework.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or infrastructure projects, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities.