Job Title: Projects Cost & Document Controller
Location: Hammersmith, London.
Role: Contract opportunity
Our London-based Projects team is seeking to engage an experienced Project Controls and Cost Engineering Consultant to support the delivery of a key initiative. This opportunity is suited to a seasoned professional with demonstrable expertise in project budget management, cost variance analysis, resource planning, and schedule optimisation within the Oil & Gas sector.
The consultant will work autonomously, providing expert input and recommendations to senior stakeholders, and will be responsible for the following deliverables:
* Interpret cost data from SAP to support monthly cost reporting, focusing on both external charges and internal allocations.
* Identify and escalate potential cost issues, including forecast overspend and allocation inconsistencies, to the Group Engineering Manager.
* Review subsidiary project cost reports and provide independent recommendations for improvement.
* Ensure final documentation aligns with design requirements through technical review and validation.
* Assess contractor deliverables and document submission status; produce progress reports for approvals.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates to support project managers in drafting Approval for Expenditure documentation.
* Analyse internal cost allocations (e.g., daily rates, travel, logistics) and benchmark against historical data to identify gaps and ensure clarity.
* Develop a comprehensive cost database using insights from current and past projects to enhance future cost estimation accuracy.
* Contribute to detailed project schedules and flag potential delays based on field and managerial input.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in Oil & Gas project management.
* Advanced proficiency in SAP for cost control, requisitioning, and invoice processing.
* Strong grasp of engineering principles, document control, and project planning.
* Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Proven ability to manage high volumes of technical documentation.
* Excellent communication and reporting skills.
This is a contract opportunity offered subject to IR35 compliance checks. The successful consultant will operate with a high degree of independence and technical authority, delivering defined outputs in line with project objectives