Cost Controller in Hartlepool, County Durham

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Cost Controller on a 6 month contract, based in Hartlepool

Job Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support the delivery of major engineering and construction projects based in Hartlepool.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project and Package Managers, providing essential commercial and financial support to ensure contracts are delivered within agreed budgets and meet the required quality standards.

You will be responsible for monitoring project expenditure, forecasting costs to completion, managing variations and supporting contract administration across professional services and supply contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware Cost Controller with experience in large-scale infrastructure, engineering or construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation & Control

· Estimate material, labour and project costs, including forecasting costs to completion.

· Develop and maintain cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts.

· Monitor project expenditure, identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.

· Track contractual variations and changes, assessing their financial impact.

· Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

· Analyse repair, maintenance and rework costs.

Commercial & Contract Management

· Support Project and Package Managers with day-to-day commercial and contractual administration.

· Review and value subcontractor works to support payment applications and invoice management.

· Assist with contract variations, change management, contractual notices and claims.

· Support risk management and ensure compliance with contractual and quality requirements.

· Assist with subcontractor and supplier assessments, ensuring appropriate capability and experience.

· Maintain accurate commercial records and contract documentation.

Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare regular cost, financial and project progress reports.

· Analyse project performance against agreed budgets and forecasts.

· Identify, monitor and report contractual variations and changes.

· Provide accurate financial information to support project management and commercial decision-making.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Demonstrable experience within infrastructure, engineering or construction environments.

· Strong understanding of commercial administration within the engineering and construction sectors.

· Experience supporting large-scale projects and complex change initiatives.

· Proven experience working with professional services and/or supply contracts.

· Good understanding of construction methods, materials and project delivery.

· Knowledge of construction contracts, commercial processes and contractual matters.

· Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when producing financial reports.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively both independently and within a team.

Qualifications:

A relevant degree or professional qualification in Cost Control, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline is desirable.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!