Cost Controller in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Cost Control Specialist

Edinburgh (Fully Remote)
£300–£400 per day
Start Date: 18th May
Contract: 6 months (initially)

Role Overview

Opportunity to support a major offshore wind infrastructure project, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting within a large capital delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain cost control frameworks, procedures, and reporting tools

* Develop and manage project budgets and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts

* Track actual costs, commitments, VOWD, and forecast performance against budgets

* Produce accurate monthly cost reports for senior stakeholders and governance reviews

* Support change control processes, variation orders, and contingency drawdowns

* Liaise with planning and finance teams to ensure alignment of cost and schedule

* Review contractor invoices, accruals, and cost submissions for accuracy

* Support cost and risk analysis sessions

Skills & Experience

Essential:

* Proven experience in project cost control or project finance roles

* Background in large capital projects (energy, offshore wind, infrastructure, engineering)

* Strong Excel skills

* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change control processes

* Ability to work independently in a structured project environment

Bonus:

* SAP experience

* Power BI capability

* Offshore wind or wider renewables experience

* Familiarity with VOWD, EAC, WBS structures, and lender reporting requirements