At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive cost management and improve project performance across a £150m portfolio.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative project controls and cost management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming cost control practices and mentoring future leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in cost management, budgeting, and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware Cost Controller or Cost Engineer who is passionate about cost management and continuous improvement. This role is far more than producing monthly reports. We need someone capable of interrogating cost data, identifying emerging issues and opportunities, providing meaningful insight to Project Managers, and driving improved project performance.
The successful candidate will take ownership of cost forecasting, budget management, cashflow forecasting, earned value management (EVM), performance analysis and reporting across a portfolio of projects valued at over £150m. They will also play a key role in developing our cost control maturity, implementing best practice processes, and mentoring junior Project Controls professionals to enable us to move beyond reporting to provide meaningful business insight and recommendations.
Given the nature of our self-delivered EPC model, a significant proportion of project costs relate to direct labour, materials and consumables, and plant and equipment. We therefore need someone who can blend the above budgeting, forecasting and EVM skills with hands on proactive daily and weekly monitoring of purchase orders, timesheets, expenses and site progress and productivity.
Own the Cost Control sub-function within Project Controls by:
- Setting the standards and procedures for cost control across all projects;
- Developing the tools and templates used for cost control across all projects;
- Identifying and correcting deviations from the above tools and procedures;
- Aligning and upskilling all staff (within and without the Project Controls function) in cost control through training, guides and communities of practice;
- Co-ordinating and managing all activities within the cost control sub-discipline delivered through Cost Controllers and Project Controllers, such as:
- Managing the structure and content of SAP projects including creating projects and ensuring project & WBS adherence with business and project standards;
- Utilising SAP to extract data and produce cost reports across the project portfolio, including centralised reporting such as the PFR/ CCR cycle and Cost of Non Quality (CoNQ);
- Providing interrogation, assurance and enhanced analysis of cost data on projects, providing consolidated assessments to project, programme and portfolio managers;
- Being actively involved in the development of estimates and costings for tender projects and maintaining centralised supporting data such as norms and productivity rates;
- Supporting the implementation and production of project cost management activities and reporting including invoicing, variations, cost v budget/ price, EVM, cashflow;
- Providing day-to-day cost control support and guidance across all elements of projects and the business.
Senior Cost Controller (2026-27433) employer: Framatome
Framatome is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Avonmouth where innovation and safety are at the forefront of the nuclear energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including generous annual leave and private healthcare, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that power a sustainable future. Join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals who are shaping the energy transition and making a real impact on the world.
