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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Kent is looking for Cost Controller to join our Project Controls team at our Engineering office based at Woking. This is for a duration of 12 months.

Scope of Work:

Develops the cost work breakdown structure which aligns to planning and progress and contractual requirements.Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analysing and reporting.Independently provides financial reporting and trending for the Project Controls Manager (PCM).Prepare and manage the staffing plans (cost and job hours).Prepare and coordinate cost reports.Collects and classifies cost engineering data.Performs data analysis and development.Duties completed independently, on time, and within agreed schedules and budgets.All tasks and milestones achieved in line with the project progress measurement system.Opportunities identified, risks mitigated, and appropriate actions implemented as they arise.

Key Requirements:

Knowledge in capital cost and services cost.Knowledge of scope change management.Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.Proficiency in using multiple Cost software applications e.g. Ecosys, SAP, ORACLE etc.Demonstrated skill in identifying, analysing, and providing innovative solutions to cost problems.Knowledge of financial reporting systems and account coding including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination.Knowledge in the use of computers and several basic software applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint for executing work processesSkilled in oral and written communication.Strong communication, leadership and organization skills.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.