Cost Controller- Transport & Utilites

Turner Townsend, Bristol

Cost Controller- Transport & Utilites

Salary not available. View on company website.

Turner Townsend, Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 17 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f02254d97edd48c5ad40fe03a01300dc

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Controller (Project Controls Engineer Grade) to join our busy and expanding, Bristol and South West based, Infrastructure-Transport & Utilities team. We are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning Cost Control community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network. There has never been a more exciting time to build your career with us in the Transport & Utilties sector. Key Deliverables

  • Working alongside project delivery teams as part of a wider cost control team or independently with reach back support to experienced cost professionals, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Implementing, administering, and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
  • Working with the Integrated Project Team to establish a robust, integrated, well structured, accurate Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and support the change control process.
  • Assisting the development of project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), align the time phasing of budgets against the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), to accurately track and control actual costs.
  • Producing accruals to ensure that the Actual Cost of Work Performed is accurately reflected in a timely manner in the cost data.
  • Assisting in the development of reporting tracking tools, where required, and generate Cost reports on a regular basis, including an analysis of earned value.
  • Support the development of Change Requests by providing cost information, support for change boards and integration of approved changed into the project baseline.
  • Update project forecasts to ensure comprehensive and aligned Estimate To Complete (ETC).
  • Providing Cost information, where required, to the project team to develop status reports, keep management informed on project progress, and to support performance management decision making.

    Essential:
  • Experience of Cost Control in a project environment
  • Practical experience of using MS Excel and other MS applications
  • An awareness of Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamental concepts
  • An understanding of how other aspects of Project Controls (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control is desirable.
  • A UK driving license or the ability to travel to client sites across the region as required is essential

    At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference - we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
  • Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 110 offices worldwide., Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.