Cost Controller in Birmingham

Job Title: Cost Controller – Construction
Salary: £33,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Location: Hybrid – Multiple sites across the West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

A leading construction and civil engineering contractor is seeking a Cost Controller to join their commercial finance team. This is a hybrid role, supporting major infrastructure projects across the West Midlands. You\’ll work closely with site teams, quantity surveyors, and project managers to ensure costs are accurately monitored, reported, and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed budgets with site/project management

• Monitor daily financial transactions and cost records

• Conduct weekly labour and plant cost reviews

• Lead monthly cost control activities, including:

  • Progress and quantity data collection from QS, Design, and Construction

  • Earned value analysis vs. planned value

  • Preparation of cost control reports by asset/package

  • Commercial Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) support

  • Variance analysis for self-delivery and subcontracted works

  • Site forecasting and rolling trends

• Maintain cost tracking systems and KPI reporting

• Provide ad hoc cost and scenario analysis

• Alert management to cost risks and propose action plans

• Ensure financial irregularities are promptly escalated

Key Requirements:

• Experience in cost control or project accounting within the construction sector

• Sound understanding of budgeting, cost accounting, and forecasting principles

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly

• Experience preparing CVRs and earned value reporting (desirable)

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible hybrid working across multiple project sites

• Join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong project pipeline

• Play a key role in delivering successful, high-value construction projects

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