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For Companies Within the Highways Department, it is our role to keep people moving safely and our work touches the lives of virtually all residents and visitors within the county.
As Senior Cost Controller, you will provide commercial expertise to the Contracts Management Group. You will manage and deliver contract and commercial processes to support the day-to-day administration of the contract. You will review and assess prices for works and services on the highway and monitor expenditure for allocated works and budget areas. Additionally, you will act as the point of contact with the contractor and stakeholders for the day-to-day management of contract and commercial processes on key projects.
Our offices are based at Ringmer Depot and County Hall, Lewes but our hybrid working arrangements allow for a mix of working from home and office based throughout the week.
- Contract administration and commercial skills
- Experience of assessing and delivering value for money solutions
- Proven project management and negotiating skills
- Interpersonal, communication and presentational skills as well as ability to use negotiating and influencing skills
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place in person at Ringmer Depot unless you request an interview via Microsoft Teams. Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 February. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
\’I’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference.\’ – Joe, Information Analyst
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Contact Detail:
East Sussex County Council Recruiting Team
