Project Controls Cost Manager

Position: Project Controls Cost Manager (Permanent)
Project Controls Cost Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Cost Manager to oversee cost management and control functions on a major construction project. This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle—from planning through execution and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for all project phases.

* Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate cost inputs.

* Track actual costs against budgeted figures and forecast future expenditures.

* Implement earned value management (EVM) and other performance metrics.

* Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.

* Prepare regular cost reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.

* Provide insights into cost trends, risks, and opportunities.

* Support financial audits and funding reviews.

* Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and manage change control processes.

* Ensure all changes are documented and approved in accordance with governance protocols.

* Assess financial risks and maintain contingency plans.

* Support risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.

Your profile

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

* Minimum 7 years of experience in cost control/project controls on large-scale construction projects.

* Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, ARES Prism, MS Excel).

* Strong understanding of project management methodologies and financial principles.

* Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Certifications

* CCP (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE International

* PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI

* RICS or equivalent professional membership

Salary is negotiable.

Please note, this is not the Hinkley Point C project.

Please apply with your CV to register your interest in this job role