Cost Controller

About the Role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Cost Controller in Elgin and help deliver critical infrastructure that powers communities across the region. Please note the role will be subject to a DBS check.

• Assisting the project team with cost queries and gaining back-up/validation to costs
• Supporting the finance and commercial functions by ensuring correct cost allocation and running of weekly cost reports
• Variance analysis of actual v forecast costs
• Monitor and tracking of costs
• Plus any other tasks to assist the Senior Finance Manager or project staff
• Interfaces with:
  Senior Finance Manager, Site Project Team, HR and BB Newcastle and wider finance teams
• Liaising with External:
  Suppliers and Contractors
• Working with clients stakeholders to facilitate audits monthly/quarterly provide samples of costs to enable audits and validation
• Support the Finance Manager and Commercial Lead in any ad-hoc analysis
• Flexible position – may be project based or office based but site travel would be required

• Highly motivated, proactive and practical individual
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and within set timescales
• Thrives in a busy environment and enjoys a challenge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised and able to work on own initiative
• Review and prioritise tasks with accuracy
• High levels of IT literacy, preferably used Oracle R12 accounts system but not essential
• Full driving licence
• Gain understanding of Oracle R12 CVR (link between commercial project reporting and financial project reporting)

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more ...

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit  We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabil