An exciting opportunity for a Project Cost Controller to join a rapidly growing engineering company.
Based in Aberdeen there may be occasional travel to project sites and client premises.
Key Responsibilities :
- Deliver accurate and timely cost data to Project Managers to support project decision-making.
- Monitor and track all project costs, commitments, and actuals using approved tools and templates.
- Maintain real-time forecasts and provide variance analysis with clear commentary.
- Ensure all cost data complies with internal standards, audit requirements, and ERP integrity.
- Support change control and budget management through documentation and cost impact assessments.
- Produce monthly reports and cost summaries in standard company formats.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Document Control, and Finance to ensure cost integrity.
- Provide clear communication of financial data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in project meetings, reviews, and retrospectives to provide financial insight.
- Escalate anomalies or emerging cost risks to the Project Manager and Cost Team Lead as needed.
- To actively participate in all aspects of HSEQ awareness, education, training and communication.
Education, Experience and Training :
Minimum 3 years’ experience in project cost control or project accounting role.Database knowledge in Project / Finance Software and cloud-based SharePoint advantageous.Formal qualification (Finance, Engineering, or related discipline) – Preferred.Familiarity with ERP and cost management software.Strong Microsoft Excel skills and financial modelling ability.Understanding of the full project lifecycle and cost management principles.Benefits
Flexible workingHolidays : 28 days increasing 1 per year up to a max of 33 days per annumPension : 5% Employer & 5% Employee contributionsGroup Life Assurance : 4x base salary