Project Cost Controller Manager - Defence

Turner & Townsend
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Problem-solving","Communication","Teamwork","Analytical thinking"]

Cost control lead for defence infrastructure programmes, delivering cost management, performance measurement and reporting across multiple projects. Works within the Defence South East team to implement cost control systems, maintain CBS/WBS alignment, and provide timely cost information to project leadership in a hybrid London-based environment.

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Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend
3 months ago

Project Cost Controller Manager - Defence

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Job Summary

Cost control lead for defence infrastructure programmes, delivering cost management, performance measurement and reporting across multiple projects. Works within the Defence South East team to implement cost control systems, maintain CBS/WBS alignment, and provide timely cost information to project leadership in a hybrid London-based environment.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work collaboratively with project delivery teams as part of a wider cost control function, or independently with support from experienced cost professionals.
  • •Implement, administer, and maintain cost control systems and procedures to monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
  • •Support the development and maintenance of a robust, integrated Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in collaboration with the Integrated Project Team, ensuring alignment with the change control process.
  • •Assist in the creation of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and align time-phased budgets with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to enable accurate cost tracking and control.
  • •Prepare accruals to ensure timely and accurate reflection of the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) in project cost data.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience in cost control and project controls within complex, large-scale infrastructure or Defence sector programmes.
  • •Strong understanding of cost management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, earned value management (EVM), and cost performance analysis.
  • •Proven ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, contributing to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • •Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and advisors across multiple, concurrent projects, ensuring alignment and delivery against programme objectives.
  • •Practical experience using Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications for cost tracking, analysis, and reporting.
Experience:DefenceInfrastructureCost management
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Stakeholder managementProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAnalytical thinking
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ECOSYSPRISMCOBRAMicrosoft ExcelExcel

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SC

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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