Gemma Nixon

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Senior Cost Controller for their Avonmouth site. 

The rewarding Senior Cost Controller role comes with a salary of up to £74,000 per annum, with the opportunity to lead integrated cost reporting across a portfolio of nuclear projects.

If you’re a Cost Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Head of Project Controls you will:

• Lead the Cost Control function within Project Controls, establishing standards, procedures, and templates for all projects.
• Develop and maintain cost control tools and processes, ensuring all staff follow best practices.
• Train and mentor staff in cost control methods, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage SAP project structures, ensuring compliance with business and project requirements.
• Produce cost reports across the portfolio, including centralised reporting cycles and Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ) assessments.
• Analyse cost data to provide assurance, insights, and consolidated reports to project, programme, and portfolio managers.
• Support tender cost estimation and maintain centralised productivity and cost norms.
• Oversee project cost management activities, including invoicing, variations, cost vs. budget analysis, earned value management (EVM), and cash flow reporting.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 4+ years of experience in cost control within the nuclear, construction or manufacturing sectors.

Proficient using Microsoft Excel

Previous experience in a senior role is desirable

Personal skills

The Senior Cost Controller role would suit someone who has:

• A strong background in cost control, ideally within large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience leading or mentoring others, with the confidence to set standards and guide teams.
• Proven skills in using SAP for project set-up, reporting, and analysis.
• A track record of developing tools, templates, and processes that improve efficiency.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The adaptability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Cost Controller

Up to £74,000 per annum

25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service)

8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.