Site Cost Controller

Job Title: Site Cost Controller 

Company: Technip Energies 
Project: Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) 
Location: Teesside 
Reporting To: Cost Manager / Lead Cost Controller 

About Technip Energies 

Technip Energies is a global engineering and technology company driving energy transition, with strong delivery capabilities across LNG, hydrogen, carbon capture and sustainable energy solutions. The Net Zero Teesside Power project is a flagship low-carbon initiative, integrating carbon capture technology to significantly reduce emissions in the UK’s industrial cluster. 

Role Overview 

The Site Cost Controller will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and reporting project costs to ensure delivery within approved budgets. This role plays a key part in financial governance across the NZT Power project, supporting accurate forecasting, cost control, and decision-making in a complex EPC environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Cost Management & Reporting 

• Monitor and control project expenditures against the approved budget and cost baseline 

• Prepare and maintain cost reports, track commitments, accruals, and actuals; maintain cost registers and cashflow curves 

• Produce monthly cost reports for internal stakeholders and client reporting 

• Analyse cost variances and provide explanations and mitigation recommendations 

• Preparation of monthly and weekly site resource reports and staffing forecasts 

Forecasting & Planning 

• Develop and update cost forecasts (Estimate at Completion – EAC) 

• Support budgeting and reforecasting processes across project phases 

• Collaborate with discipline leads to validate planned vs. actual costs 

• Identify trends and proactively highlight cost risks and opportunities 

Project Controls Integration 

• Support integration of cost control with scheduling and progress measurement 

• Work closely with Planning Engineers to align cost and schedule performance (earned value where applicable) 

• Assist in maintaining cost breakdown structures (CBS) and alignment with WBS 

Commitment & Procurement Tracking 

• Track commitments including purchase orders, subcontracts, and variations 

• Validate invoices against contract terms and progress achieved 

• Liaise with procurement and contract teams to ensure cost accuracy 

Change Management 

• Support the management of change events and variations 

• Assess cost impacts of changes and update forecasts accordingly 

• Maintain change logs in coordination with project controls and commercial teams 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Interface with project management, engineering, procurement, and finance teams 

• Support audits and ensure compliance with company procedures and project requirements 

• Provide ad-hoc cost analysis to support decision-making 

Skills & Experience Required 

Essential 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline 

• Proven experience in cost control within large-scale EPC / energy / infrastructure projects 

• Strong knowledge of cost management principles and project controls methodologies 

• Experience working on complex, multi-discipline projects (ideally energy transition, gas, power, or CCS) 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with cost control software/tools 

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail 

• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills 

Desirable 

• Experience working on carbon capture, power generation, or decarbonisation projects 

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) 

• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems 

• Understanding of UK project delivery environment and regulatory context 

Key Competencies 

• Financial acumen and commercial awareness 

• Problem-solving and critical thinking 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset 

• Strong organisational skills 

Why Join Technip Energies on NZT Power? 

• Be part of a landmark UK decarbonisation project 

• Contribute to delivering net-zero ambitions at scale 

• Work within a global, innovative engineering environment 

• Opportunity for professional growth in energy transition projects 

Internal/External Interfaces 

• Project Controls Team 

• Project Management & Engineering 

• Procurement & Contracts 

• Finance Team 

• Client representatives and partners