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 proces...