Lead Cost Controller Defence

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.  

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Cost Controller (Project Controls Manager Grade) to join our busy and expanding, Bristol and South West based, Infrastructure-Defence team.

We are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning Cost Control community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network. There has never been a more exciting time to build your career with us in the Defence sector. Working alongside our project delivery teams as part of a wider cost control team or independently with reach back support to experienced cost professionals, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Tailoring Cost Control approaches to meet the client’s needs and aligning with Turner & Townsend best practice in Controls & Performance.

Promoting the benefits and requirements of Cost Control to senior stakeholders.

Develop and implement cost control systems and procedures to track project baselines, cost of work performed and forecasts.

Development of project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), align the time phasing of budgets against the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), to accurately track and control cost performance  Developing and maintaining relationships with interfacing disciplines including, but not limited to, Finance, Commercial and Project Managers to ensure alignment of project information. Establishing processes for monthly Cost Control activities such as formulating the ACWP and forecasting the ETC and EAC.Developing

and implementing reporting tools such as cost dashboards, variance analysis and commentary.

Applying EVM metrics (CV, CPI, TCPI) to challenge cost performance, forecasting and project analysis.

Providing expert Cost Control advice to Project Managers, project teams and other stakeholders.

Leading and developing teams of Cost Controllers, through knowledge sharing, technical upskilling and training.

Establishing a drumbeat of monthly Cost Control activities to support project and business reporting.

Support change control, trends assessment and baseline updates.

Collaborating with Finance, Commercial, Planning, Risk and PM teams to maintain consistent cost information and maintain good working relationships.

Implementing and leading governance reviews, assurance activities and Integrated Baseline Reviews.

Implementing and leading lessons learned and benchmarking activities.

Qualifications Qualifications & Experience Essential:

Demonstrable experience in a Lead Cost Control role with management responsibility.  Demonstrable experience of working within a project environment.

An intermediate to advanced level of Earned Value Management (EVM) understanding.

Confidence and ability to critically challenge.

Practical experience of using MS Excel and other MS applications. An understanding of how other aspects of Controls & Performance (Scheduling, Risk Management, Reporting, Change Control) interact with Cost Control. Team leadership experience.

Experience in implementing Cost Control processes and procedures.

A good and clear understanding of the differences between Cost Control and Finance.

Desirable:

Familiarity with at least one Cost Control tool. Familiarity with NEC contracts.  Working in a Defence…