Cost Control Manager

Aztec West, Bristol - with flexibility of working from home, minimum 3 days a week in the office.
 

Are you a strategic thinker, with the ability to optimising costs and enhancing performance? Do you possess strong leadership skills and a meticulous attention to detail? Able to drive cost management, while improving performance across our organisation?
 

Are you looking to develop your expertise in the exciting and challenging environment of new nuclear build?
 
If so, join us as a Cost Control Manager and you’ll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects within EDF, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.

 

The Opportunity...
 
At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.
 
EPR-E established in 2023, is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E.
 
As the Cost Control Manager, you will hold a pivotal role in defining and executing the cost management strategy, methodology, and structure within EPR-E (EDF EPR Engineering UK). 

Pay, benefits and culture…
 
Alongside a salary between £60,000 - £65,000, we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus. 
 
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. 
 
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. 
 
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
 

What you’ll be doing…
 
•    Define and implement a comprehensive Earned Value Management strategy specifically tailored for the
     HPC project.
•    Establish, monitor, and uphold an efficient Expat cost process for all EPR-E expatriate staff.
•    Functionally oversee all cost controllers integrated into the HPC and SZC projects.
•    Serve as the primary liaison for all cost-related matters between EPR-E and its clients (Edvance SAS,
     SZC Directorate, EDF).
•    Ensure that all cost controllers within EPRE have the necessary training, qualifications, and tools to
     effectively carry out their responsibilities.
•    Collaborate with Edvance to develop relevant cost Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure that
     the necessary infrastructure for their implementation, updating, and dissemination is in place and
     actively used.
•    Take charge of preparing and validating EPRE's performance KPIs in collaboration with key
      stakeholders such as the EPRE Director, HPC Director, and project controls managers.

Who you are…
 

•    Extensive experience in cost management, project controls, or related fields, preferably within the
     construction, engineering, or energy sector.
•    Proficiency in cost management methodologies, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost
     control techniques.
•    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends to make informed
     decisions.
•    Strong leadership and management capabilities to effectively oversee a team of cost controllers and
     collaborate with key stakeholders.
•    Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex cost-

     related concepts to various audiences.
•    Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial reporting and analysis.
•    Strategic thinking ability to develop and implement cost management strategies aligned with

     organisational objectives.

Your background may include some of the following:

•    Advanced proficiency in relevant software tools for cost management, such as SAP, Oracle Primavera,
     or Microsoft Project
•    Proven track record of successfully implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) strategies and
     processes in large-scale projects.
•    Previous experience in functional management or supervision of cost controllers is highly desirable.
•    Demonstrated experience in collaborating with clients and key stakeholders to address cost-related
     issues and ensure alignment with project objectives.
•    Experience in developing and implementing cost-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
     to monitor project performance and drive continuous improvement.
•    Familiarity with international standards and regulations related to cost management, such
     as ISO 21500 or PMI's Practice Standard for Earned Value Management

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024
 

 
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
 
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