Cost Controller

Ensuring that the project controls team are working in accordance with the RRR Project Governance Framework and associated processes.,

• Maintain and manage robust cost management frameworks, procedures and tools with responsibility for accurate project cost reporting and analysis.
• Working with the Cost Controller, develop and maintain project budgets and cost reports on behalf of the Project/Package Managers ensuring EAC forecasts are available at a suitable level for each financial month end close, gate review boards, annual budgets and critical project decisions.
• Monitor and control project actuals, value of work done (VOWD), commitments and forecast costs against approved budgets and prepare accurate project reports for review by Cost Controller.
• Assist with the maintenance of a robust change control process within the project and recommend actions accordingly
• Monitor monthly cost reports from project contractors and /or consultants ensuring timely and accurate accrual submissions to finance.
• Support finance in validating monthly invoice/billing requests from contractors and/or consultants are correct and in-line with approved budget and any variations challenged.
• Participate in cost & estimate risk analysis sessions as required.
• Assist in establishing a Fit for Purpose Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for each phase of the project.
  
  Ability to work well within a team and also pro-actively under own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build, maintain and strengthen relationships with colleagues
• Proficient with Excel and SAP. Experience in working with MS Applications
Knowledge and Experience Required Essential
• Proven track record of working in a cost control position within Small/Mid/Large capital project(s) within offshore wind and/or other energy sectors.
• Significant experience in project cost management - cost estimating, cost budgeting, change control, commitments, VOWD, cost forecasting, progress reporting, WBS structures etc. in a project development, engineering or construction environment.
• Previous experience providing support to team members
Desirable
• Demonstrates ability to identify areas for improved efficiency on projects and has previous experience implementing strategies to achieve more efficient working, Relevant degree qualification is preferred but not essential. Candidates with 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role but with lesser qualifications will also be considered.
Core Competencies
• Effective Communication
• Trust & Integrity
• Team Orientated
• Decisive
• Strategic Vision
• Adaptable
• Commercial/Business Awareness
  
  Red Rock Renewables is an investor, owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, our growing team are passionate about generating clean energy and supporting the UK and Europe's net zero ambitions.
Our current portfolio includes five part or fully owned wind farm projects, each at different lifecycle stages. Our operational wind farms - Afton (100% equity), Beatrice (25%) and Överturingen (50%) - have an installed capacity of 320 MW (RRPL proportion), while our development projects - Benbrack onshore wind farm in the South West of Scotland (100%) and Inch Cape offshore wind farm off the East Coast (50%) - will deliver an additional 570 MW. We are committed to long term investment in the Scottish and UK market, onshore and offshore wind sectors in particular, and have strong growth ambitions to expand into the wider European market and other sustainable energy technologies. We are actively pursuing acquisition and development opportunities, including the offshore wind leasing rounds. Our Edinburgh headquarters puts us at the heart of the UK industry, while our team's expertise and experience working on some of the world's largest energy infrastructure projects allows us a unique opportunity to consider a variety of different opportunities and we welcome candidates to join us on this journey. Red Rock Renewables was established in 2016 when SDIC Power, a global power generation company headquartered in Beijing, China acquired Repsol's UK wind portfolio. For more information on Red Rock Renewables and what it's like to work with us, visit https://www.redrockrenewables.com/ ., The chance to work amongst a friendly, dedicated, sociable team and benefit from social, health and wellbeing initiatives. We are committed to providing ongoing training opportunities for all staff and invest in allowing you to reach your career goals. Through implementation of our hybrid working policy, we are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for our employees whilst also maintaining valuable face time in the office. We're committed to achieving an equal gender balance and greater representation of all ethnic groups, both in our company and within the renewables industry. Diversity and inclusivity are central to our strength as a team as well as our culture as a business.

A competitive salary and annual bonus along with a range of benefits including, family medical care, holiday purchase scheme, 10% non-contributory pension, life assurance, income protection and electric car scheme.