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Proactively identifying and addressing any significant cost or schedule variances, providing critical insights to stakeholders.\n\nManage all financial aspects of projects, including the timely completion of Capital Expenditure Request (CER) forms to secure necessary funding.\n\nContractor and Stakeholder Collaboration:\nAct as the primary point of contact for contractors, attending on-site progress meetings to monitor project execution.\n\nEnsure contractual compliance by thoroughly reviewing contractor-submitted programs against NEC contracts and other relevant obligations.\n\nHealth, Safety, and Compliance:\nContribute to a safe work environment by participating in Health & Safety initiatives and conducting on-site Safety Observations to identify and report potential hazards.\n\nYou'll need:\nSkills / Qualifications / Experience\nP6 primavera formal training to professional level.\n\nProficiency in preparing and presenting detailed financial reports and analyses.\n\nOrganisational abilities, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team to meet deadlines.\n\nSolid understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.\n\nA good, demonstrable level of experience as a project controller in the construction industry using P6.\n\nExpertise in planning and scheduling.\n\nStrong understanding of change management.\n\nTechnical understanding of Earned Value and VOWD.\n\nKnowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations.\n\nRelevant construction experience on major multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.\n\nEmployees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. 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