We are looking for an experienced project controls - cost controller to join a leading consultancy in Birmingham.

As part of the project controls team, you will perform project scope and cost control functions for a number of construction projects. You will play a vital role in successfully executing projects from tendering to project closeout. As Cost Controller, you will provide guidance to the project manager and the project team. You are responsible for continuous measurement, update, analysis, and reporting of cost, progress, performance and development as well as for implementation of aligned project specific strategies for cost control.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing and maintaining the company's Integrated Project Controls System
• Identifying and applying Project Controls best practices
• Developing detailed Projects Cost Structures and coding under the Standard Work Breakdown Structures for various project types
• Supporting tendering activities with detailed cost estimates and cashflows
• Working closely with Project Management and other project stakeholders
• Working closely with finance and project accounting to keep accuracy on cost allocation
• Compiling, monitoring and reporting project performance, costs and progress
• Performing variance analysis and developing effective strategies and recovery plans to bring cost in line with budget
• Monitoring trends and supporting the preparation of the cost to complete estimate
• Participate in and contribute to risk and opportunities assessments
• Deploying earned value management
• Defining and implementing basis for progress measurement and rules of credit
• Cash flow development, reporting and forecasting
• Liaising with the client
• Supporting contract management on claims and change orders
• Supporting resource load planning and scheduling
• Maintaining and developing cost database for benchmarking
• Performing and coordinating ad-hoc project controls analysis and support
• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Assisting project management to develop and enforce lessons learned within the company

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Project Controls, especially project costing, estimating and cost control functions
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction management with focus on EPC contract models
• Field and construction experience
• Knowledgeable in Total Cost Management
• Experience in budget allocation and establishing Cost Baselines
• Good understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to gather and analyse data, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Risk management experience
• Quality-focused with strong attention to detail
• Strong and effective communicator
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to deliver under minimal direct supervision
• Develop good working practices and continually strive for improvements in cooperation with other project offices
• Proficiency in Project Controls Software and strong MS Excel skills for analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with industry practices
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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