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