Controller - Hybrid

Our client, a specialist contractor delivering major foundation, structural, and civil engineering works across some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes, is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join a high-profile project team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a landmark project while supporting the successful financial delivery of complex construction works. The Senior Cost Controller will be responsible for overseeing project cost control activities, ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, forecasting, and budgetary control throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders, you will help drive financial performance and support informed decision-making. Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and investigate cost variances. Review and validate project invoices, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Produce monthly cost reports, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and management information. Support budget preparation, updates, and ongoing financial performance monitoring. Identify cost risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. Work closely with project, procurement, commercial, and operational teams to ensure financial alignment. Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to monitor cost performance and contractual compliance. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure adherence to company procedures and industry standards. Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Minimum 15 years' experience in cost control, project controls, or project management within major infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects. Previous experience working on large-scale civil engineering, energy, transportation, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles. Experience using project controls and financial management systems, such as SAP. Understanding of risk management processes and cost analysis methodologies. Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project. Long-term project stability within a highly regarded specialist contractor. Competitive salary (negotiable) and benefits package. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! xkybehq Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications.