Project Cost Controller

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We are seeking a Project Cost Controller to join our client's Project Management Office (PMO) at their Devonport site. This is an exciting role, offering a negotiable rate based on experience and seniority. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of project planning services across a Capital Investment Portfolio worth £50m-£100m annually, contributing to the successful delivery of complex outputs in support of the UK submarine programme.



This role will suit candidates with a background in project controls, cost management, looking for a change in direction and a strong desire to develop themselves, as well as people with existing project experience in a supporting role.



Covering a wide range of projects, the successful candidate shall be responsible for providing professional cost management services across the Capital Investment Portfolio Team. The role will provide a key interface between project managers, commercial, engineering, construction, projects, subcontractors and supply chain functions to aid the effective scheduling of the projects undertaken.



Develop/implement and maintain the Project Baseline Budgets

Responsible for the monitor, control and validation of project's accruals and commitments and the control of resource and financial forecast data

Management and control of cost risk budget

Management and control of financial change management on the Programme

Provision of internal and external financial performance & cost reports including earned value and variation analysis.

Provision of key reporting outputs such as Cost Breakdown Structures, EVM/Cost reports, Project Out-turns against CBS, Estimates at Completion, Lessons learned updates



2 or more A-Levels (or equivalent) in a STEM subject or relevant production/engineering/estimating experience ( but not essential)

Level 3 Qualification

APM PFQ or experience working in a project environment (advantageous)