Senior Project Controls Lead: Cost, Schedule & Risk

KBR; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to implement effective project controls processes including cost management and scheduling. You will collaborate closely with project teams ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project controls and must meet UK security clearance requirements. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, cost engineering, or similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of cost control principles and financial concepts.
• Familiarity with scheduling and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control systems and coding structures.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance for accurate cost tracking.

Skills

Project controls experience

Cost engineering knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Excel

Deltek Cobra

Costpoint

SAP

MS Project

Power BI

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading project management firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to implement effective project controls processes including cost management and scheduling. You will collaborate closely with project teams ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project controls and must meet UK security clearance requirements. This role offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.