Project Controls (Cost) Director - Energy Infrastructure
Core
Strategic leadership of Cost Engineering and Project Controls services for major capital programmes in nuclear, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Role type
Director-level strategic IC with team leadership
Builds
Cost management frameworks, governance processes, performance reporting systems, and business cases
Domain
Energy (Nuclear, Renewables, Oil & Gas) and Infrastructure (Rail, Utilities, Highways)
Required skills
Cost forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), quantitative risk analysis, change control, business case development, portfolio-level financial performance management, contract management (NEC3/NEC4), team leadership, stakeholder management at executive level
Preferred skills
Digital transformation in project controls, mentoring and capability development, strategic advice on investment decisions
Technologies
EcoSys, PRISM, Cobra, Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Establish cost management frameworks and governance standards; oversee project budgets, forecasts (EAC, ETC), and variance analysis; lead integrated cost management across planning, risk, and commercial disciplines; prepare cost and performance reporting for senior leadership; manage multidisciplinary Cost Engineering teams; support business development and bidding activities; champion digital transformation and continuous improvement
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on team management
