Cost Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
Job title: Cost Controller - Nuclear
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Full-time
Pay rate: Competitive, plus bonus and benefits
Location: Manchester, Warrington or Cumbria
Hours of work: Monday to Friday (40-hour week)
Role information:
A growing nuclear business is building its UK presence, and we are looking for a Cost Controller to bring accuracy, discipline and insight to project cost control on some of the most significant nuclear programmes planned across the UK and Europe. You will make sure project costs and contract KPIs are accurately captured, analysed, forecast and reported against approved budgets and contractual baselines. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will work closely with commercial, finance, procurement, planning, engineering and construction teams. You'll provide the reliable, auditable information that supports timely commercial and project decisions.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Implement and maintain cost control and contract KPI reporting processes aligned with project controls and commercial best practice
* Prepare and maintain cost reports, budgets, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting
* Monitor commitments and accruals, and validate actual costs
* Analyse cost variances and support estimate-at-completion forecasts
* Support month-end reporting, financial reconciliations and commercial reviews
* Track, consolidate and report contract KPIs, keeping performance data accurate, timely and auditable
* Assess the cost impact of change and support change control
* Ensure budgets, cost breakdown structures, forecasts and KPI measures are transparent and consistent
* Escalate adverse KPI trends, cost variances and data quality issues to the Commercial Manager
* Highlight cost risks and opportunities, and support corrective action
* Contribute to project governance meetings, bids and early-stage project mobilisation
* Work with commercial, finance, procurement, planning and delivery teams to align cost data with scope, schedule and risk
Qualifications/Experience
* 5+ years' experience in cost control, project controls, commercial management, quantity surveying or finance within construction, infrastructure, energy, nuclear or other complex project environments
* Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts, budgets, commitments, accruals and variance analysis
* Experience supporting contract KPI reporting and performance dashboards
* Strong understanding of cost breakdown structures, budget baselines, and cost-to-complete reporting
* Strong Excel, reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to present cost and KPI data clearly.
* A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Finance, Project Controls, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
* Confidence in challenging cost assumptions and forecast movements, with the ability to work to monthly reporting deadlines.
* Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.
Desirable:
* Experience in the UK civil or defence nuclear sector, such as Sellafield, Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, AWE or SMR programmes.
* Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, including compensation events and variations.
* Experience with Power BI, ERP or cost management systems
* Membership of, or working towards, RICS, ACostE, APM, CICES, CIOB or a similar institution
Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and obtain security clearance.
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Company information:
This position is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.