Cost Manager / Cost Controller

Base Location: Perth/Glasgow/Aberdeen/Inverness

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus+ a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Cost Managers / Cost Controllers to join our Procurement and Commercial team to support our Networks Transmission business.

SSEN Transmission is at the heart of the just transition to net zero in the UK. In the coming years, our network will be pivotal in connecting and transporting the power needed to decarbonise the UK’s electricity network and in doing so power the UK’s net-zero and energy security ambitions. Our business is rapidly growing, to deliver the largest investment package that Scotland’s electricity system has ever seen, with a projected investment programme of over £20bn+ in the next 10 years. This role will support the delivery of this ambitious investment programme.

The role will be responsible for Cost Control activities within our Transmission business. To successfully operate within a regulated business environment, we require to monitor, control and report on all Cost Control matters. The Cost Manager / Cost Controller will be expected to manage the coordination and fulfilment of all Cost Control activities for allocated projects.

You will 

- Manage Cost Control activities across a number of projects – this includes value of work done generation, forecasting, reporting, estimating and integration with Contract Management.

- Produce Cost Control Reporting monthly - ensuring reports are accurate and timely.

- Present Cost Control data at various forums such as Monthly Cost Reviews – explaining key elements and variances within the reporting.

- Use Cost Control data to provide actionable insights to various stakeholders.

- Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the business, including identifying and developing innovative methods for improving Cost Control processes.

You will have

- Demonstrate experience and competency in cost control and cost reporting.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail. 

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Knowledge and experience in digital tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Oracle/Other ERP

- Knowledge and experience of commercial aspects of contracts (including Contract Management).

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact francesca.thorn@sse.com / 01738 344763.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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