Project Controls Cost Manager – Major Project

Project Controls Cost Manager – Major Project

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Ensure financial discipline and transparency on one of the UK’s most transformative projects. Join a leading contractor delivering a landmark development at the heart of the green industrial revolution (a major manufacturing facility that will set new standards for innovation and sustainability).

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Cost Manager to oversee cost management and control functions on a major construction project. This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle—from planning through execution and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for all project phases.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate cost inputs.
• Track actual costs against budgeted figures and forecast future expenditures.
• Implement earned value management (EVM) and other performance metrics.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular cost reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide insights into cost trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support financial audits and funding reviews.
• Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and manage change control processes.
• Ensure all changes are documented and approved in accordance with governance protocols.
• Assess financial risks and maintain contingency plans.
• Support risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cost control/project controls on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, ARES Prism, MS Excel).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and financial principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCP (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE International
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI
• RICS or equivalent professional membership

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Performance-related progression opportunities.
• The chance to work on a project that will define the future of UK manufacturing.
• A collaborative, innovative environment where your expertise makes a real impact.

Ready to lead cost control on a landmark project? Apply today and help shape Britain’s sustainable future.