Cost Controller

Position: Cost Controller (Outside IR35)

Location: Swindon (with travel to London 2–3 days per fortnight)

Work Pattern: On-site, 40-hour week

Contract: 16 months (01/09/2026 – 31/12/2027)

We're recruiting for a Cost Controller to work Developer side on a long term contract at competitive rates to support one of the UK's largest offshore wind projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project cost forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, analyse variances, and provide accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
• Work closely with Finance, Commercial, and Project Delivery teams to track project performance and manage change impacts.
• Assist with project financing activities, including funding drawdowns, invoice processing, and monthly financial reconciliations.
• Support contractor cost verification, financial controls, and stakeholder reporting across major offshore wind projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in project finance, cost control, or financial analysis within infrastructure, engineering, construction, or energy.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) are advantageous.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, or offshore wind sector is desirable.