Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Cost Controller (Project Controls Manager Grade) to join our busy and expanding, Bristol and South West based, Infrastructure-Defence team.
We are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning Cost Control community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network.
There has never been a more exciting time to build your career with us in the Defence sector.
Working alongside our project delivery teams as part of a wider cost control team or independently with reach back support to experienced cost professionals, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Tailoring Cost Control approaches to meet the client’s needs and aligning with Turner & Townsend best practice in Controls & Performance.
* Promoting the benefits and requirements of Cost Control to senior stakeholders.
* Develop and implement cost control systems and procedures to track project baselines, cost of work performed and forecasts.
* Development of project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), align the time phasing of budgets against the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), to accurately track and control cost performance
* Developing and maintaining relationships with interfacing disciplines including, but not limited to, Finance, Commercial and Project Managers to ensure alignment of project information.
* Establishing processes for monthly Cost Control activities such as formulating the ACWP and forecasting the ETC and EAC.
* Developing and implementing reporting tools such as cost dashboards, variance analysis and commentary.
* Applying EVM metrics (CV, CPI, TCPI) to challenge cost performance, forecasting and project analysis.
* Providing expert Cost Control advice to Project Managers, project teams and other stakeholders.
* Leading and developing teams of Cost Controllers, through knowledge sharing, technical upskilling and training.
* Establishing a drumbeat of monthly Cost Control activities to support project and business reporting.
* Support change control, trends assessment and baseline updates.
* Collaborating with Finance, Commercial, Planning, Risk and PM teams to maintain consistent cost information and maintain good working relationships.
* Implementing and leading governance reviews, assurance activities and Integrated Baseline Reviews.
* Implementing and leading lessons learned and benchmarking activities.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrable experience in a Lead Cost Control role with management responsibility.
* Demonstrable experience of working within a project environment.
* An intermediate to advanced level of Earned Value Management (EVM) understanding.
* Confidence and ability to critically challenge.
* Practical experience of using MS Excel and other MS applications.
* An understanding of how other aspects of Controls & Performance (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control.
* Team leadership experience.
* Experience in implementing Cost Control processes and procedures.
* A good and clear understanding of the differences between Cost Control and Finance.
* Familiarity with at least one Cost Control tool.
* Familiarity with NEC contracts.
* Working in a Defence environment.
* A relevant Cost Control qualification, such as the Controls & Skills Authority.
* A relevant Project Controls qualification, such as ECITB, APM.
Working in teams/site attendance
We operate a hybrid working model which includes working from your local office and client sites 2/3 days per week
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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