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Senior Cost Controller

Bristol
2 weeks ago
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Are you ready to work on some of the most high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK Defence sector? A leading global consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join their Defence team,  This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering technically complex, large-scale infrastructure projects while working within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Implementing and tailoring cost control approaches to suit client needs and industry best practice.
Managing and maintaining cost systems to track budgets, commitments, actuals, and forecasts.
Developing Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and aligning with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Supporting project delivery teams with accurate cost tracking and reporting.
Producing regular cost reports and analyses, including Earned Value Management (EVM) data.
Leading cost assurance activities within project performance reviews.
Collaborating with finance, commercial, and project management teams to ensure cost alignment.
Coaching junior team members and supporting client training on cost control processes. 
Essential Experience & Skills:

Demonstrable experience in cost control within major infrastructure or defence projects.
Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting techniques.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with project cost control tools.
Ability to lead cost performance reporting and assurance activities.
Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. 
Apply through the link ASAP! This role will not be available long.        

Job Title: Senior Cost Controller
Location: Bristol, Plymouth, London, Reading, Birmingham, Flexible / Hybrid working will be offered
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary up to 70K
 
Keywords: Cost Controller, Cost Analyst, Cost Engineer, Cost Estimator, Project Controls, Cost Controls
    
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.      
       
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.      
       
This is a permanent position

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