Cost Specialist
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | PL1 4SG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | morson_246579-44957 |
Summary
Morson Talent are currently seeking multiple Cost Controllers to join our prestigious client based out of Devonport, Plymouth, on a contracting basis.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Project Management Office (PMO) with responsibility for the delivery of project planning services across the Capital Investment Portfolio (£50m-£100m per annum). The Capital Investment Portfolio covers the delivery of Infrastructure Projects across the DRDL site. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a highly capable and motivated team as we continue to grow and deliver complex outputs in support of the UK submarine programme.
This role will suit candidates with a background in project controls, cost management; looking for a change in direction and a strong desire to develop themselves, as well as people with existing project experience in a supporting role.
Duties:
Covering a wide range of projects, the successful candidate shall be responsible for providing professional cost management services across the Capital Investment Portfolio Team. The role will provide a key interface between project managers, commercial, engineering, construction, projects, subcontractors and supply chain functions to aid the effective scheduling of the projects undertaken. Other responsibilities may include;
• Develop/implement and maintain the Project Baseline Budgets
• Responsible for the monitor, control and validation of project’s accruals and commitments and the control of resource and financial forecast data
• Management and control of cost risk budget
• Management and control of financial change management on the Programme
• Provision of internal and external financial performance & cost reports including earned value and variation analysis.
• Provision of key reporting outputs such as Cost Breakdown Structures, EVM/Cost reports, Project Out-turns against CBS, Estimates at Completion, Lessons learned updates
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
A background in Project Management and/or Scheduling is a bonus; however, training and guidance will be provided as necessary to enable the development of knowledge and experience.
The following attributes are considered for this role:
• APM EVM L1 (Desired but not essential)
• APM PPC Foundation (Desired but not essential)
• APM PFQ (Desired but not essential)
• Experience in Project Management (Desired but not essential)
• Finance Accounting Background (Desired but not essential)
• Level 3 Qualification
If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly for further information on 01935 403242 or oliver.beaumont@morson.com