Cost Control Specialist
Edinburgh (Fully Remote)
£300–£400 per day
Start Date: 18th May
Contract: 6 months (initially)
Role Overview
Opportunity to support a major offshore wind infrastructure project, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting within a large capital delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain cost control frameworks, procedures, and reporting tools
* Develop and manage project budgets and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts
* Track actual costs, commitments, VOWD, and forecast performance against budgets
* Produce accurate monthly cost reports for senior stakeholders and governance reviews
* Support change control processes, variation orders, and contingency drawdowns
* Liaise with planning and finance teams to ensure alignment of cost and schedule
* Review contractor invoices, accruals, and cost submissions for accuracy
* Support cost and risk analysis sessions
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience in project cost control or project finance roles
* Background in large capital projects (energy, offshore wind, infrastructure, engineering)
* Strong Excel skills
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change control processes
* Ability to work independently in a structured project environment
Bonus:
* SAP experience
* Power BI capability
* Offshore wind or wider renewables experience
* Familiarity with VOWD, EAC, WBS structures, and lender reporting requirements