Project Cost Control at NAVANTIA UK

Windygates, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Cost Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, SAP, Budget Tracking, Forecasting, Cost Variance Analysis, Cost Codes, Cash Flow Analysis, MS Excel, Power BI

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Company Description Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK. Job Description The Project Cost Controls professional is responsible for planning, monitoring, analysing, and reporting project costs to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets. The role requires hands-on experience in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and/or SAP to manage cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle. Develop and maintain project budgets aligned with approved scope and WBS Establish cost control structures using WBS and cost codes Support project baseline creation and budget revisions Track actual costs against budget and forecast using SAP or WBS-based systems Identify cost variances, trends, and potential overruns Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for project stakeholders Analyse cost performance and provide corrective action recommendations Support earned value management (EVM) where applicable Maintain accurate cost data within SAP (CO, PS, or related modules) or WtBS tools Ensure correct cost allocation, commitments, accruals, and change impact Qualifications Experience in Project Cost Controls or Project Controls Proven experience with WBS-based cost control and/or SAP (Project Systems / Controlling) Experience in budget tracking, forecasting, and cost variance analysis Strong knowledge of: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Cost codes and budget controls Forecasting and cash flow analysis Hands-on experience with: SAP and/or cost control systems MS Excel (advanced level); Power BI or similar tools are an advantage Additional Information Why Join Us? The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects Competitive salary Company pension Learning & development opportunities to keep building your career. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed. If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you. Location: Methil Department: Commercial Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Project Cost Controls professional is responsible for planning, monitoring, analysing, and reporting project costs to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets. This includes developing and maintaining project budgets, tracking actual costs, and preparing cost forecasts.