Cost Controller

Purpose of the Role We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to undertake responsibility for the cost control function across allocated projects, work packages and Work Package Orders (WPOs), ensuring effective financial management, accurate reporting and forecasting.

The role will support the Commercial Manager in protecting the commercial interests of the business, monitoring financial performance, identifying cost risks and opportunities, and ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets.

The postholder will support projects across nuclear engineering, nuclear new build and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programmes. Role Accountabilities Cost Management and Control Establish and maintain effective cost control processes across allocated projects and WPOs.

Develop, maintain and monitor project budgets, cost plans and financial baselines. Monitor actual costs, commitments and forecasts against approved budgets. Identify, investigate and report cost variances, trends and potential financial exposures.

Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections and Estimate at Completion (EAC) assessments. Support the Commercial Manager in managing financial performance, cost efficiency and margin protection. Provide early warning of potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.

Cost Reporting and Performance Management Produce accurate and timely cost reports in accordance with contractual and internal requirements. Monitor cost-related KPIs, productivity and financial performance across individual WPOs and the wider framework.

Provide clear financial analysis and commentary on budgets, expenditure, commitments and forecasts. Identify adverse cost trends, financial risks and opportunities for improvement. Prepare cost dashboards and management reports to support decision-making.

Programme and Framework Integration Work closely with Planning Engineers to align cost forecasts with programme progress and delivery milestones. Assess the financial impact of programme changes, delays and productivity performance.

Support cost control and reporting across multiple concurrent WPOs. Maintain consistency in financial reporting and forecasting at work package and framework level. Assist with expenditure profiling, resource planning and financial prioritisation.

Risk and Change Management Work with the Commercial Manager, Risk Manager and project teams to identify and monitor cost-related risks and opportunities. Assess financial impacts of project risks and incorporate appropriate allowances into forecasts.

Support the financial assessment of changes, variations and compensation events. Maintain change registers and ensure changes to scope, programme and resources are reflected in project forecasts. Provide cost information for commercial submissions, quotations and change control processes. Client and Internal Reporting Prepare contractual cost reports and financial...

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