Senior Cost Controller - Major Projects Forecasting

SPIEgroup; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave starts at 23 days

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with 5% contribution

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in England is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to manage project costs from initiation to completion. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a similar position, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Key responsibilities include tracking costs, preparing reports, and supporting project managers. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan, annual leave increases, and a pension scheme with contributions. Ideal for those who excel in cost control within energy or construction sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Cost Controller, QS, or commercial support role within energy, construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project cost control from handover through to project close-out.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Track actual costs and identify cost overruns and savings.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Cost management

Analytical skills

Project cost control

Communication skills

Education

Desirable qualification in Cost Engineering (CCT or CCP)

Tools

ERP or finance systems (e.g., SAP, Sage)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in England is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to manage project costs from initiation to completion. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a similar position, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Key responsibilities include tracking costs, preparing reports, and supporting project managers. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan, annual leave increases, and a pension scheme with contributions. Ideal for those who excel in cost control within energy or construction sectors.