Cost Controller

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support the delivery of a major nuclear project based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role will play a critical part in ensuring robust cost management, forecasting, and financial control in a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with the Project Controls, Commercial, and Delivery teams to provide accurate cost reporting and support informed decision making throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain and manage project cost control systems, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals, commitments, and forecasts
• Produce monthly cost reports, including CVR, forecast to complete (FTC), and estimate at completion (EAC)
• Monitor cost performance against budget, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities at an early stage
• Support the preparation and maintenance of baseline budgets and change control
• Work closely with planning and commercial teams to align cost and schedule data
• Provide cost input into risk and contingency management processes
• Support audits and reviews in line with nuclear governance, quality, and assurance requirements
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures, client standards, and regulatory expectations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost management and reporting processes

• Proven experience as a Cost Controller / Project Cost Engineer on major infrastructure or regulated projects
• Experience working within nuclear, defence, rail, utilities, or similarly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, CVR, EAC, and change control
• Competent in cost control systems and Excel-based reporting (Power BI desirable)
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and target cost environments
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams

• Previous experience on nuclear licensed sites (e.g. NDA / Sellafield aligned projects)
• Awareness of nuclear safety culture and quality assurance processes
• SC clearance or eligibility to obtain security clearance