Cost Controller

Kent Plc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Inclusion & Belonging Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kent is seeking an Engineer – Cost Control to be based in India, focusing on tracking costs, forecasts and budgets across major projects. You will reconcile project costs, prepare reports, and present cost trends to management, while collaborating with procurement, contracts, and project teams.

The role requires 2–8 years in cost control within Oil & Gas, refinery, or petrochemical sectors, with a degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical) and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and variations against approved budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify cost overruns, trends, and deviations early.
• Prepare monthly cost forecasts and ensure alignment with project execution plans.
• Support finance teams in reconciling project costs.
• Prepare accurate and timely cost reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management and stakeholders.
• Present VOWD (Value of Work Done), cost trends, and variance analysis.
• Validate contractor invoices and progress measurements before payment certification.
• Work closely with procurement, contracts, and project management teams.
• Identify cost-related risks and support mitigation planning.
• Support audits, reviews, and internal compliance checks

Responsibilities

• Assist with as-building deliverables.
• Ad-hoc tasks as required by supervisor or management, within the scope of the role.

Skills

Cost control

Cost forecasting

Budget monitoring

Variance analysis

Cost reporting

Vendor invoices

Procurement collaboration

Project coordination

English communication

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical)

Job description

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Job Description

About the Job:

Kent is looking for an Engineer – Cost Control to be based in India.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and variations against approved budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify cost overruns, trends, and deviations early.
• Prepare monthly cost forecasts and ensure alignment with project execution plans.
• Support finance teams in reconciling project costs.
• Prepare accurate and timely cost reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management and stakeholders.
• Present VOWD (Value of Work Done), cost trends, and variance analysis.
• Validate contractor invoices and progress measurements before payment certification.
• Work closely with procurement, contracts, and project management teams.
• Identify cost-related risks and support mitigation planning.
• Support audits, reviews, and internal compliance checks

Assist with as-building deliverables In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Yourknowledge/skills,education,andexperience:

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical) from Indian University (UGC approved) or from Overseas University. Professional Certification is an added advantage.

Communication:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate technical challenges and progress effectively.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Teamwork, Coordination, Planning and Organizing
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Business Acumen, Client Focus
• Training and Mentoring & Innovation
• Working as per the Quality and Safety requirements & Standards.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate different time zones.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it.

Details about the role:

Relocation required:Not Required

Contract type: Permanent

Experience level: 2-8 years relevant experience in Cost Control in the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical /Chemicals / Power sector, Energy transitions, Renewables, Carbon Capture, with large multidisciplinary EPC companies or /Engineering Consulting organizations. Exposure in Oil & Gas is an added advantage

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future,so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!

Job Info

• Job Identification 6740
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 09:32 AM
• Apply Before 09/07/2026, 09:32 AM
• Job Schedule Full time