Cost Controller

Position: Cost Controller (Permanent)
Location: Sellafield

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a key player in the UK nuclear sector to recruit a Project Cost Controller for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale. This organisation is known for delivering complex engineering and construction projects across highly regulated environments.

The Project Cost Controller role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work on a high-profile project within the nuclear industry.

If you're looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and work on technically challenging projects with a reputable organisation, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Cost Controller role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will:

Manage, administer and maintain project cost forecasting and cost management systems.
Develop and implement suitable cost control systems to support effective cost, time and performance management.
Manage project costs including planning, developing, controlling and forecasting project budgets.
Prepare and submit KPI information to the client, coordinating internally with relevant team members to obtain required supporting information.
Prepare monthly internal cost and value reconciliation reports.
Support the commercial team with payment applications and other client-required reporting.
Advise the project team on cost coding and budgets for the preparation of requisitions and subcontract orders.
Ensure project financial data is accurately maintained and reported.
This role is working on-site in Seascale and will require a flexible working attitude.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Experience working with construction-related costing systems and accounting practices.
Strong ability to manipulate data and develop spreadsheets using Excel and similar tools.
Experience supporting project cost management, forecasting and reporting activities.

Understanding of cost control processes within engineering or construction environments.

Personal skills

The Cost Controller role would suit someone who is:

Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable analysing and interpreting financial and project data
A confident communicator able to liaise with internal teams and client representatives
Proactive and able to support multiple commercial and project stakeholders

Salary and benefits of the Cost Controller role

Competitive salary depending on experience
Opportunity to work on a major nuclear project

Career development within a growing organisation
Additional company benefits and pension package

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