Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Senior Project Cost Controller / Project Cost Control Lead | Infrastructure
Lead cost control team and ensure financial governance for infrastructure projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead and develop a high‑performing cost control team. • Implement and standardize transparent cost control processes across projects. • Strengthen governance and contract oversight with risk and financial alignment. • Drive digital transformation using scalable tools and ensure data integrity. • Provide strategic cost insights and reporting to senior stakeholders. • Support portfolio‑level change management and maintain alignment across control disciplines. • Promote continuous improvement through process refinement and automation. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance reporting and cost modelling capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸digital tools
- ▸data integrity
- ▸cost modelling
- ▸process automation
- ▸cost reporting
- ▸governance oversight
What You Bring
The firm is seeking an experienced cost control leader to oversee and enhance cost management across a diverse portfolio of projects. The role ensures financial transparency, strong governance and strategic insight to support informed decision‑making. The leader will drive consistent cost‑control processes, champion digital transformation and provide senior‑level reporting. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and continuous improvement of reporting and cost‑modelling are also key responsibilities. • Proven experience leading cost control in large‑scale portfolios or infrastructure programs. • Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost management. • Strong capability in contract management, risk reflection, and financial governance. • Proficiency with PPM systems, dashboards, and analytics platforms. • Ability to interpret complex cost data and deliver actionable insights. • Track record of driving process improvement, automation, and standardisation. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. • Experience coaching and developing team members to build commercial and technical capability.
Requirements
- ▸cost control
- ▸budgeting
- ▸ppm
- ▸analytics
- ▸automation
- ▸stakeholder engagement
Benefits
Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance and encourages employee voice and development. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employees enjoy a supportive culture where they can succeed both professionally and personally.
Work Environment
Hybrid