Lead Project Cost Controller
On-siteMethil, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead project cost management activities across large and complex programmes by establishing cost control frameworks, managing budgets, and maintaining accurate Estimate at Completion forecasts. Analyse project performance using Earned Value Management principles to identify cost trends and risks, then prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders. Support cash flow forecasting and collaborate with Finance teams to ensure alignment between project reporting and financial records. Lead and coach cost control professionals while building relationships across project, commercial, engineering, procurement, and finance teams. Complete BPSS security clearance as part of the onboarding process.
Required Qualifications
- Experience managing project costs within complex project, programme, engineering, infrastructure, construction, energy, defence, or similar delivery environments
- Strong forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis capability
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance measurement techniques
- The ability to interpret financial and project data and translate findings into actionable insights
- Experience working with project controls, ERP, or financial management systems
- Advanced analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets and reporting tools
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Experience leading, mentoring, or developing others within a project environment
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to present complex information to a variety of audiences
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Professional accreditation within Project Controls, Project Management, Cost Engineering, or a related field
- Experience working with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Primavera P6, EcoSys, PRISM, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or other commercial and contract management frameworks
- BPSS security clearance
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