Cost Controller

Cost / Senior Cost ControllerLocation: London or Reading (Hybrid Working) Job Type: Permanent, Full-TimeThe OpportunityAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Controller / Senior Cost Controller to join a leading global consultancy delivering major infrastructure programmes across the UK.Working within a collaborative Project Controls team, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects across sectors including Water, Utilities, Aviation, Energy and Transportation. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes while contributing to the effective management of project cost performance from inception through to completion.The RoleAs a Cost Controller, you will be responsible for producing accurate, timely and insightful cost reporting to support project performance and decision-making. You will work closely with project teams to monitor budgets, track expenditure, forecast costs and provide robust project controls information throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project cost control structures to accurately track and manage project expenditure.Establish and manage project control budgets in line with approved cost baselines.Monitor and report actual costs for both internal and external expenditure.Track project commitments and accruals against approved budgets.Produce cost forecasts, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics and performance analysis.Monitor project contingency, risk exposure and cost impacts associated with project risks.Manage project change control, ensuring alignment with approved cost baselines.Analyse cost trends and provide insights to support informed project decision-making.Work collaboratively with Planning, Commercial, Project Management and Finance teams to ensure consistent project controls across the programme.
About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:
A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Controls or another relevant discipline.Approximately 5–10 years' experience in Cost Control or Project Controls on major infrastructure projects or programmes.Experience delivering cost management and reporting within sectors such as Water, Utilities, Aviation, Rail, Highways or Energy.Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and financial performance management.Experience producing Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience working within NEC contracts or major infrastructure environments would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary.Company pension scheme.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Option to buy or sell annual leave.Private medical insurance (subject to grade).Life assurance.Hybrid working arrangements.Paid professional membership fees.Ongoing professional development and structured career progression.Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes with a market-leading consultancy.
If you're an experienced Cost Controller looking to take the next step in your career and work on some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply on the link