Lead Cost Controller Defence
Core
Lead Cost Controller managing cost control systems, forecasting, and performance tracking for high-profile Infrastructure-Defence projects.
Role type
Lead Cost Controller (Project Controls Manager Grade)
Builds
Cost control systems, project baselines, cost forecasts, and performance dashboards for Defence infrastructure programmes.
Domain
Defence sector, Infrastructure projects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost forecasting (ACWP, ETC, EAC), variance analysis, team leadership, MS Excel, change control, Integrated Baseline Reviews
Preferred skills
Cost Control tools, NEC contracts, Defence environment experience, ECITB/APM qualifications, Controls & Skills Authority qualification
Technologies
MS Excel, Cost Control tools
Responsibilities
Tailor cost control approaches to client needs, develop and implement cost control systems and procedures, establish monthly cost control activities and reporting, apply EVM metrics to challenge cost performance, lead and develop teams of Cost Controllers, support change control and baseline updates, implement governance reviews and assurance activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibility