Senior Project Controls Specialist

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

Title:

Senior Project Controls Specialist

The Role

In this role, you’ll focus on implementing and maintaining effective project controls processes, including cost management, scheduling, and risk tracking. You’ll work closely with project teams to ensure accurate reporting, adherence to best practices, and successful project outcomes.

This is a hands‑on position where strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. If you’re looking to build your expertise in project controls and play a key role in supporting project success, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

Leatherhead – 3 days in the office

Security Requirements

Due to project security requirements, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. This typically requires sole British citizenship and no dual nationality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control systems and coding structures
• Monitor budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts
• Prepare monthly cost reports and variance analyses
• Track commercial changes and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with procurement and finance for accurate cost tracking
• Assist with earned value management (EVM) reporting
• Support schedule updates and progress tracking using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Help maintain risk registers and monitor mitigation actions

What we Need

• Experience in project controls, cost engineering, or similar discipline
• Strong understanding of cost control principles and financial concepts (revenue and cost recognition)
• Proficiency in Excel and cost management systems (e.g., Deltek Cobra, Costpoint, SAP, MSD), Power BI and MS Project
• Familiarity with scheduling and risk management practices
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication
• Knowledge of project lifecycle and delivery methodologies

Why join Us?

• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic project controls team
• Exposure to diverse projects across sectors
• Supportive environment for professional development and training

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