Senior Cost Controller – Kuala Lumpur: Budget, Risk & Forecasting

Technip Energies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies is seeking a Senior Cost Control Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to manage and report all project costs and revenues. The role supports the Project Manager to protect margins and oversee project risk across health, safety, engineering, and finance domains.

The position emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, invoicing, and robust cost control governance throughout proposal and project execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Finance or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience in related field.
• Experience in EPCC projects is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of cost control tools and methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Establish the initial project budget and forecast based on the handover bid from the Proposal/Estimating Department.
• Update forecasts based on changes and inputs received from Project Management and other project team members.
• Prepare monthly Project Cost Report and Project Management Report.
• Prepare monthly invoices for the Client and follow up on related activities, including reimbursable items.
• Evaluate the economic impact of changes and variations in the scope of work.
• Perform economic analyses, forecasts, variance reports, and other cost control activities.
• Update cash flow forecasts.
• Support the identification of threats and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
• Increase awareness of the Cost Control function across other departments.
• Review project commitments.
• Assist the Procurement team with invoice reviews and processing for subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Cost control tools & methodologies

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Finance

7–10 years of related experience

EPCC project experience (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technip Energies is seeking a Senior Cost Control Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to manage and report all project costs and revenues. The role supports the Project Manager to protect margins and oversee project risk across health, safety, engineering, and finance domains.

The position emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, invoicing, and robust cost control governance throughout proposal and project execution.