Cost Control, Associate Specialist
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About the role
Working within our Project Controls function, you will support the delivery of cost control activities across a range of projects. Under supervision, you'll contribute to cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, while developing your skills across broader cost and estimating disciplines. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity where you'll gain exposure to complex, high-value projects and build a strong foundation in project cost management.
Responsibilities
- Support the forecasting, control and reporting of project costs
- Assist in the preparation of cost reports, including variances and trend analysis
- Analyse project expenditures and help forecast future costs
- Review costs across categories including labour, materials and subcontractors
- Contribute to risk analysis and cost performance reporting
- Assist senior team members with larger and more complex assignments
- Develop core project controls competencies by applying established processes and tools
- About You
- We're looking for someone with strong analytical ability, attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Some experience in a cost, finance, or analytical role (project environment beneficial but not essential)
- Basic understanding of cost control principles or financial analysis
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance, Engineering, Economics) or equivalent experience
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
Additional Information
Title: Cost Control, Associate Specialist KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver. KBR is seeking an Associate Cost Control Specialist to join our Project Controls team in Leatherhead.
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