Cost Controller in CA20 1PG

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Role Overview



We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support the delivery of a major nuclear project based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role will play a critical part in ensuring robust cost management, forecasting, and financial control in a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with the Project Controls, Commercial, and Delivery teams to provide accurate cost reporting and support informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.



Key Responsibilities



Maintain and manage project cost control systems, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals, commitments, and forecasts



Produce monthly cost reports, including CVR, forecast to complete (FTC), and estimate at completion (EAC)



Monitor cost performance against budget, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities at an early stage



Support the preparation and maintenance of baseline budgets and change control



Work closely with planning and commercial teams to align cost and schedule data



Provide cost input into risk and contingency management processes



Support audits and reviews in line with nuclear governance, quality, and assurance requirements



Ensure compliance with project controls procedures, client standards, and regulatory expectations



Contribute to continuous improvement of cost management and reporting processes



Essential Requirements



Proven experience as a Cost Controller / Project Cost Engineer on major infrastructure or regulated projects



Experience working within nuclear, defence, rail, utilities, or similarly regulated environments



Strong understanding of cost forecasting, CVR, EAC, and change control



Competent in cost control systems and Excel-based reporting (Power BI desirable)



Knowledge of NEC contracts and target cost environments



High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills



Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams



Desirable



Previous experience on nuclear licensed sites (e.g. NDA / Sellafield‑aligned projects)



Awareness of nuclear safety culture and quality assurance processes



SC clearance or eligibility to obtain security clearance

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