Project Controller - 6 Months (cost)
Location: Fife
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 5 days on site mon-fri 
Duration: 6 Months
RTW: Must have UK RTW and be able to be on site 5 days per week 

• 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

• 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

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.