Project Cost Controller

Department: Electricity Transmission - Non-Operations

Job Function: Business Change and Project Management

Join us and be a part of one of the most significant strategic energy infrastructure developments in the UK.

Eastern Green Link 2 (known as EGL2) is a multi-billion-pound project, which is being delivered via Joint Venture between National Grid and SSEN. This project focuses on the development of one of the Eastern HVDC Subsea Links, which will connect Scotland and England to support the transfer of renewable electricity to key UK centres of demand.

The Project Services Function has a significant role to play in supporting the delivery of this project, including cost control. This role will be responsible for all Cost Control activities for the assigned budget areas within the EGL2 project. To successfully operate within a regulated business environment, this role is required to monitor, control and report on all Cost matters required on the Project - this includes areas such as Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting and Accrual Generation.

Working within the Project Team, as a Cost Controller you'll be expected to take a lead role in the coordination and fulfilment of all Cost Control activities required as part of the EGL2 Cost Control Team. You will comply with all safety policies and procedures, promoting safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.

This role welcomes applicants UK wide, and we offer hybrid working from office and home. You can expect to travel to our UK offices as required and your local office at least once a month.

• Work with the responsible budget holders to ensure analysis and understanding of project scope and how their budget relates to that.
• Work within established procedures to undertake tasks relating to the cost control of projects. Review financial information to identify any anomalies or discrepancies to ensure management has access to up-to-date and accurate information.
• Maintain awareness of progress of work by proactively collecting necessary supporting material.
• Provide analysis and reporting of variances on a monthly basis ensuring all costs are correctly allocated.
• Ensure accurate forecasting is undertaken against remaining scope on a regular basis.
• Monitor cost performance and contingency drawdown.
• Provide support to the EGL2 Cost Manager.

What we do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we're looking for someone who has:

• Experience as a Cost Controller managing projects or programmes.
• Experience and competency with all aspects of Cost Control including Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting and Accrual Generation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with an ability to liaise with all levels of the business.
• The ability to contribute to continuous improvement activities within the project, identifying and developing innovative methods for improving Cost Control processes and techniques.
• A collaborative approach, able to develop strong working relationships with all areas of the projects or programmes.
• Advanced proficiency with desktop applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI).
• Knowledge of own area of specialism (Cost Control) and a developing understanding of the wider organisational and programme environment.
• A Degree or similar qualification in a related subject area such as Finance, Business, Construction or Engineering.
• Additional qualifications and memberships such as APM would be a bonus.

A competitive salary between £41,000 - £52,000 - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

This role closes on 11 April 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 28 April.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.