Turner & Townsend
Cost/Senior Cost Controller (hybrid working)
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Cost Engineer – Project Controls Specialist
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, delivering transformative outcomes that improve lives.
As a majority-owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, we combine expertise in programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, as well as procurement, net zero, and digital solutions, to help turn challenges into opportunities and complexity into success.
About the Role
Cost Engineers play a critical role in major projects and organisations by ensuring accurate and timely project cost performance reporting. You will be responsible for driving cost control, Earned Value Management (EVM), and financial tracking to align project outcomes with agreed baselines.
In this role, you will:
- Establish and maintain project cost control structures
- Set and monitor project budgets against baselines
- Track actual costs, accruals, and commitments under budget constraints
- Develop project forecasts, including ETC (Estimate to Complete) and EAC (Estimate at Complete)
- Generate Earned Value Management (EVM) reports for key stakeholders
- Monitor project contingencies, risks, and change controls
- Analyse trends to inform decisions and future project improvements
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Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Design and refine cost control data structures to ensure accurate expenditure tracking
- Establish baselined project budgets and monitor financial performance
- Track internal and external costs, accruals, and commitments against budget constraints
- Maintain contingency tracking for risk events and outstanding project risks
- Ensure change controls align with baseline financial structures
- Provide trend analysis to support proactive project management decisions
- Robustly implement and report on Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics
- Submit accurate and timely project reporting for stakeholders
SOX Control Considerations: This role may include responsibilities under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, where applicable.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Typically a qualified graduate (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., engineering, economics, finance, or project management)
- 5–10 years of experience in project controls, cost management, or financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), budgeting, and forecasting
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project,:
Sakai, or CostXP)
Key Skills
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Honest, transparent communication of complex financial data
- Ability to think strategically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Benefits
Beyond a competitive salary, Turner & Townsend offers:
- Professional growth through leadership development and training programmes
- Global exposure working with diverse, impactful projects
- A mission-driven workplace that values inclusivity and community contribution
- The opportunity to shape projects that grow cities, power industries, and transform futures
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and ensure our firm is an inclusive environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, regardless of background.
Additional Notes
Visit our website for more details: www.turnerandtownsend.com.
No agency fees: It is strictly against our policy for candidates to pay fees related to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited CVs submitted are considered Turner & Townsend’s property.
For all authorisations, Turner & Townsend requires formal partnerships with licensed recruitment agencies, approved by our Recruitment Team.
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