Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support the delivery of a major nuclear project based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role will play a critical part in ensuring robust cost management, forecasting, and financial control in a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with the Project Controls, Commercial, and Delivery teams to provide accurate cost reporting and support informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage project cost control systems, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals, commitments, and forecasts
- Produce monthly cost reports, including CVR, forecast to complete (FTC), and estimate at completion (EAC)
- Monitor cost performance against budget, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities at an early stage
- Support the preparation and maintenance of baseline budgets and change control
- Work closely with planning and commercial teams to align cost and schedule data
- Provide cost input into risk and contingency management processes
- Support audits and reviews in line with nuclear governance, quality, and assurance requirements
- Ensure compliance with project controls procedures, client standards, and regulatory expectations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of cost management and reporting processes
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Cost Controller / Project Cost Engineer on major infrastructure or regulated projects
- Experience working within nuclear, defence, rail, utilities, or similarly regulated environments
- Strong understanding of cost forecasting, CVR, EAC, and change control
- Competent in cost control systems and Excel-based reporting (Power BI desirable)
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and target cost environments
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
Desirable
- Previous experience on nuclear licensed sites (e.g. NDA / Sellafield‑aligned projects)
- Awareness of nuclear safety culture and quality assurance processes
- SC clearance or eligibility to obtain security clearance