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Senior Cost Controller
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Senior Cost Controller / Senior Cost Engineer
Senior Cost Controller / Senior Cost Engineer wanted by a leading defence consultancy supporting a major UK defence manufacturing programme in Derby, which is critical to national security. You must be a sole UK national from birth to apply, and be eligible for (or hold) SC Clearance.
This Senior Cost Controller role will see you working within a secure environment delivering cost tracking, forecasting and reporting across complex programme scope. You will support tranche-level financial control, ensuring accurate data and consistent reporting and be responsible for maintaining cost performance visibility across live programme activity.
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As a Senior Cost Controller, you will:
- Manage cost control systems
- Support monthly reporting cycles
- Ensure accurate forecasting across project scope
- Work closely with planning and procurement teams to maintain alignment of financial data
Senior Cost Controller Requirements:
- Sole UK national from birth
- Strong experience in cost control / project controls roles
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking
- Strong Excel and reporting capability
- Experience within defence, infrastructure or complex capital programmes is essential
- Strong stakeholder engagement experience
- Analytical and detail-focused approach
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This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £75,000+ plus benefits, with 3 days per week onsite in Derby. Sole UK Nationality from birth and SC clearance eligibility is essential.
To apply for this position, send your CV to Rob Goffin at IT Recruitment Solutions now!
Senior Cost Controller, Senior Cost Engineer, Defence, Cost Engineering, Project Controls, SC Cleared, Derby, Hybrid, Permanent, £55,000 - £75,000+
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