Cost Controller
Department:
EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Scotland, UK
Description
We are looking for a Cost Controller to join our growing team. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business. This role includes:
Forecasting and Budgeting of Projects on a Monthly basis for the Lifecycle of a Project Management of Staff Costs & External Costs (e.g., Studies and Consultants) Maintenance of Value of Work Done (including Actuals, Accruals and Prepayments) Ability to collaborate with Project Teams to ensure this data is accurately obtained Ability to collaborate with Estimators to ensure up to date Estimates at Completion Time Management and Planning skills to meet the above requirements with strict deadlines on a high volume, low value portfolio. Advanced Excel ability as the above is completed in Excel with migration currently occurring to Oracle EPM Cloud. Ability to run mini-competitions for scopes such as studies, surveys, and investigations (Desirable). When preparation of Gate 1 deliverables commences, the Project is handed over to the delivery team. This will require: Ability to package documents and summarise existing Procurement & Commercial documents to Delivery Team Contract Manager Reporting to Team Leads of upcoming handovers to allow for resource planning
About you
Cost Control Experience Collaboration experience with Project teams including Project Management, Engineering, Environmental and Land disciplines Collaboration experience with Procurement and Commercial Management and Team Members Advanced Microsoft Excel ability
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Oracle EPM Cloud Experience (specifically Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service)
About life at Soben
We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work. Grow with us
Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects. What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life. Our Leadership Principles
Soben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers.
We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended” We have a business owner mentality to cost management We are open, honest, and direct in our communications We have a growth mindset We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term
About us
Soben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department:
EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Scotland, UK
Description
We are looking for a Cost Controller to join our growing team. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business. This role includes:
Forecasting and Budgeting of Projects on a Monthly basis for the Lifecycle of a Project Management of Staff Costs & External Costs (e.g., Studies and Consultants) Maintenance of Value of Work Done (including Actuals, Accruals and Prepayments) Ability to collaborate with Project Teams to ensure this data is accurately obtained Ability to collaborate with Estimators to ensure up to date Estimates at Completion Time Management and Planning skills to meet the above requirements with strict deadlines on a high volume, low value portfolio. Advanced Excel ability as the above is completed in Excel with migration currently occurring to Oracle EPM Cloud. Ability to run mini-competitions for scopes such as studies, surveys, and investigations (Desirable). When preparation of Gate 1 deliverables commences, the Project is handed over to the delivery team. This will require: Ability to package documents and summarise existing Procurement & Commercial documents to Delivery Team Contract Manager Reporting to Team Leads of upcoming handovers to allow for resource planning
About you
Cost Control Experience Collaboration experience with Project teams including Project Management, Engineering, Environmental and Land disciplines Collaboration experience with Procurement and Commercial Management and Team Members Advanced Microsoft Excel ability
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Oracle EPM Cloud Experience (specifically Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service)
About life at Soben
We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work. Grow with us
Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects. What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life. Our Leadership Principles
Soben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers.
We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended” We have a business owner mentality to cost management We are open, honest, and direct in our communications We have a growth mindset We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term
About us
Soben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises. #J-18808-Ljbffr
