Project Cost Controller
New Yesterday
Project Controller - 6+ Months (cost)
Location: Fife
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 5 days on site mon-fri
Duration: 6+ Months
RTW: Must have UK RTW and be able to be on site 5 days per week
Develop and maintain project budgets aligned with approved scope and WBS
Establish cost control structures using WBS and cost codes
Support project baseline creation and budget revisions
Track actual costs against budget and forecast using SAP or WBS-based systems
Identify cost variances, trends, and potential overruns
Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and estimate-at-completion (EAC)
Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for project stakeholders
Analyse cost performance and provide corrective action recommendations
Support earned value management (EVM) where applicable
Maintain accurate cost data within SAP (CO, PS, or related modules) or WtBS tools
Ensure correct cost allocation, commitments, accruals, and change impact
Experience in Project Cost Controls or Project Controls
Proven experience with WBS-based cost control and/or SAP (Project Systems / Controlling)
Experience in budget tracking, forecasting, and cost variance analysis
Strong knowledge of:
Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Cost codes and budget controls
Forecasting and cash flow analysis
Hands-on experience with:
SAP and/or cost control systems
MS Excel (advanced level); Power BI or similar tools are an advantage
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
- Location:
- Scotland
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- PROJECT, Cost, Cost Controller, Controller, Cost Engineer, Project Controller