Job Description

Job Title:

Projects Cost & Document Controller

Location:

Hammersmith, London.

Role:

Contract opportunity


Our London-based Projects team is seeking to engage an experienced Project Controls and Cost Engineering Consultant to support the delivery of a key initiative. This opportunity is suited to a seasoned professional with demonstrable expertise in project budget management, cost variance analysis, resource planning, and schedule optimisation within the Oil & Gas sector.


The consultant will work autonomously, providing expert input and recommendations to senior stakeholders, and will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Interpret cost data from SAP to support monthly cost reporting, focusing on both external charges and internal allocations. Identify and escalate potential cost issues, including forecast overspend and allocation inconsistencies, to the Group Engineering Manager. Review subsidiary project cost reports and provide independent recommendations for improvement. Ensure final documentation aligns with design requirements through technical review and validation. Assess contractor deliverables and document submission status; produce progress reports for approvals. Prepare detailed cost estimates to support project managers in drafting Approval for Expenditure documentation. Analyse internal cost allocations (e.g., daily rates, travel, logistics) and benchmark against historical data to identify gaps and ensure clarity. Develop a comprehensive cost database using insights from current and past projects to enhance future cost estimation accuracy. Contribute to detailed project schedules and flag potential delays based on field and managerial input.

Requirements

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Minimum 5 years' experience in Oil & Gas project management. Advanced proficiency in SAP for cost control, requisitioning, and invoice processing. Strong grasp of engineering principles, document control, and project planning. Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage high volumes of technical documentation. Excellent communication and reporting skills.

This is a contract opportunity offered subject to IR35 compliance checks. The successful consultant will operate with a high degree of independence and technical authority, delivering defined outputs in line with project objectives