Cost Specialist

Morson Talent are currently seeking multiple Cost Controllers to join our prestigious client based out of Devonport, Plymouth, on a contracting basis.  

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Project Management Office (PMO) with responsibility for the delivery of project planning services across the Capital Investment Portfolio (£50m-£100m per annum). The Capital Investment Portfolio covers the delivery of Infrastructure Projects across the DRDL site. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a highly capable and motivated team as we continue to grow and deliver 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.

Duties:

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. Other responsibilities may include;

• 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

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

A background in Project Management and/or Scheduling is a bonus; however, training and guidance will be provided as necessary to enable the development of knowledge and experience.

The following attributes are considered for this role:

• APM EVM L1 (Desired but not essential)
• APM PPC Foundation (Desired but not essential)
• APM PFQ (Desired but not essential)
• Experience in Project Management (Desired but not essential)
• Finance Accounting Background (Desired but not essential)
• Level 3 Qualification

If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly for further information on (phone number removed) or (url removed)