Cost Controller

Are you a proven Cost Controller (construction/major projects) who can take ownership of cost control and forecasting, and influence time-and-cost outcomes through clear, credible reporting?

Do you have strong cost management systems experience, advanced Excel capability, and the confidence to produce KPIs, cost/value reconciliations, and budgeting insights that project and commercial teams actually use?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key project controls position where your work will directly shape commercial decisions, improve performance visibility, and strengthen delivery on a high-profile programme — read on and apply now if you’re ready to make a tangible impact.

The Opportunity

Join a values-led organisation operating on complex, safety-conscious projects, where integrity, accountability and continuous improvement are genuinely embedded in day-to-day delivery. You’ll be supported by experienced commercial leadership, given real ownership of your workstream, and trusted to innovate and improve how cost and performance information is captured, controlled and communicated — without the red tape that stops good ideas becoming reality.

The Role

As Cost Controller, you will support the project leadership and commercial team by managing, administering and maintaining cost forecasting and cost management processes. You’ll develop and run effective controls that improve visibility of cost/time/performance, and you’ll be the go-to person for accurate reporting, reconciliation and meaningful insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing project cost forecasting and cost management systems
Developing practical control systems to support cost, time and performance management
Planning, developing, controlling and forecasting project budgets and cost performance
Coordinating and submitting KPI information, liaising internally to secure timely and accurate inputs
Supporting monthly internal cost/value reconciliation and assisting with payment applications and client reporting requirements
Advising project teams on cost coding and budgets to support requisitions and subcontract orders
Supporting a strong HSQE culture in line with project and business expectationsYou will have the following qualifications & experience

Proven experience within the construction (or similar project delivery) environment, with strong exposure to cost control / cost management systems
Strong working knowledge of construction-related costing systems and accounting practices
Expert ability to manipulate data and produce clear, decision-useful reporting (including advanced Excel)
Proven attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with project, commercial and client stakeholders
A relevant technical qualification (e.g., quantity surveying, civil engineering, or similar)If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply now or get in touch with Gill James to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed