Frontier Resourcing is supporting the delivery of a number of high-profile Energy and infrastructure programmes and is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller / Senior Cost Engineer to join a growing programme delivery team based around West Kilbride.
This role will support the delivery of cost control and performance management activities across complex infrastructure programmes , working closely with project delivery teams and wider project controls specialists.
For this particular project, there is an opportunity to work 4 days a week (37.5 hours), with 3 days on site.
Implement and maintain cost control processes, systems and procedures to monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecasts
Tailor cost control approaches to meet programme requirements while aligning with industry best practice
Promote the value and importance of cost control across project and programme teams
Develop Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Ensure budgets are accurately time-phased and aligned with project delivery plans
Map cost estimates to the appropriate work packages, planning packages and control accounts
Produce regular cost and performance reports to support project governance and programme oversight
Analyse Earned Value Management (EVM) data including cost and schedule performance indicators
Support forecasting activities and provide insights into cost performance trends
Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, finance teams and programme leadership to ensure alignment of cost and project information
Provide cost data and analysis to support decision making and programme performance management
Support the development of cost reporting tools and tracking systems
Provide guidance, training and mentoring to junior team members and project stakeholders on cost control processes and best practice
Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience in Cost Control within project or programme environments
Strong understanding of cost forecasting and cost performance reporting techniques
Experience supporting cost control assurance activities within programme performance cycles
Detailed knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) , progress reporting and performance analysis
Advanced capability using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams
Willingness to travel to project sites across the region as required
Experience using cost management or project controls software tools
Understanding of the wider Project Controls environment , including scheduling, risk management, reporting and change control
Familiarity with NEC contracts within infrastructure or construction programmes
