Cost Controller

Cost Control Specialist Edinburgh (Fully Remote) £300–£400 per day Start Date: 18th May Contract: 6 months (initially) Role Overview Opportunity to support a major offshore wind infrastructure project, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting within a large capital delivery environment. Key Responsibilities * Maintain cost control frameworks, procedures, and reporting tools * Develop and manage project budgets and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts * Track actual costs, commitments, VOWD, and forecast performance against budgets * Produce accurate monthly cost reports for senior stakeholders and governance reviews * Support change control processes, variation orders, and contingency drawdowns * Liaise with planning and finance teams to ensure alignment of cost and schedule * Review contractor invoices, accruals, and cost submissions for accuracy * Support cost and risk analysis sessions Skills & Experience Essential: * Proven experience in project cost control or project finance roles * Background in large capital projects (energy, offshore wind, infrastructure, engineering) * Strong Excel skills * Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change control processes * Ability to work independently in a structured project environment Bonus: * SAP experience * Power BI capability * Offshore wind or wider renewables experience * Familiarity with VOWD, EAC, WBS structures, and lender reporting requirements