Project Cost Specialist

Job Title: Project Cost SpecialistLocation: CannockSalary: DOEKey Skills: Project Controls, Forecasting, Financial Modelling, Cost Forecasting, IFS, SAP, Stakeholder Management, EVM, Project DeliveryI am seeking a Project Cost Specialist to join a growing programme team supporting complex engineering and delivery programmes. This role sits within the Project Management Office (PMO) and plays a key part in providing cost insight, forecasting, and decision support across major projects.Working closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers, Finance, Planning and Procurement, you will help ensure programmes are delivered successfully by providing clear cost visibility, forward-looking forecasts, and high-quality management information.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project cost management or project controls experience to influence best practice and support the delivery of a growing portfolio of projects.Key Responsibilities as the Project Cost Specialist:Cost Management and ForecastingDevelop and maintain robust project cost management processes including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.Track actual costs vs approved budgets, identifying variances, trends, and recommending corrective actions.Produce accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC) based on actuals, commitments, trends, and risk exposure.Forecasting and Financial InsightDeliver rolling cost forecasts and long-term programme forecasts across complex programmes.Identify and ..... full job details .....