Senior Cost Controller

3 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

Job Title: Senior Cost Controller

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Controller to join our Defence North team. As a Senior Cost Controller, you will be responsible for providing cost control expertise to our clients, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
  • Provide cost advice and support to project teams, including the development of cost estimates and the integration of cost estimates to the Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Lead the production of accruals to ensure that the Actual Cost of Work Performed is accurately reflected in a timely manner in the cost data.
  • Provide cost information and advice to the project team to develop status reports, keep management informed on project progress, and to support performance management decision making.
  • Train and coach clients and less experienced team members on cost control processes and practices.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience in cost control is essential.
  • Familiarity with different cost performance reporting and cost forecasting techniques.
  • Experience leading cost control assurance activities as part of project performance cadence.
  • A detailed understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), progress reporting, forecasting, and performance reporting and analysis.
  • Practical experience of using MS Excel and other MS applications.
  • Familiarity with at least one cost control tool is desirable.
  • An understanding of how other aspects of Project Controls (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control is desirable.
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts is desirable.
  • The ability to travel to client sites across the region as required.

Security Clearance: It is essential that you are a sole British national passport holder, with current security clearance, or the ability to achieve this.

About Us:

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that delivers project management, cost management, and advisory services to clients across the built environment. We are passionate about making a difference and delivering better outcomes for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Why Join Us:

We offer a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you.



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