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Senior Cost Controller

Wood -
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Oil & gas
Cost control
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Forecasting
Project implementation
Budgeting
Leadership

Full job description

Cost Management

Develop and maintain project cost budgets in accordance with the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the Basis of Estimate
Liaise with procurement, finance, and time-capture functions to ensure accurate and timely capture of all cost elements — procurement, materials, subcontracts, and labour
Monitor and review cost commitments and expenditure through all phases of project lifecycle
Liaise with project management and planning to ensure accuracy of cost phasing and forecasting
Review and evaluate project cost performance reports and forecast updates
Review and analyse cost impact of manpower forecasts
Review and issue project change orders and variations in accordance with change notifications
Assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown
Lead the project cost close-out process
Act as Cost Focal Point for all assigned project scopes

Reporting & Governance

Ensure project budgets, costs, and reports are documented, auditable, and issued in a controlled manner
Review and evaluate project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements
Attend project and client periodic meetings and present cost performance status as required
Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and issued in accordance with the contract reporting calendar
Ensure original and current budgets correspond to approved estimates and scope changes throughout the project lifecycle
Participate in contract and corporate risk analysis sessions and audits

PMBS & Efficiency

Support the achievement of the contract PMBS efficiency target (target: PMBS below 50% of Engineering cost)
Actively contribute to simplification of cost reporting structures and reduction of unnecessary reporting overhead
Contribute to the development of fit-for-purpose cost controls for the Fast Track delivery model

Team & Capability Development

Supervise, guide, and manage the Cost team — delegating work, reviewing outputs, and supporting development
Play a key role in mentoring and career development of cost personnel within the GEC
Lead and participate in Project Controls compliance and continuous improvement reviews
Contribute to the recruiting and retention of project controls talent within the GEC Hub

CONTRACT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Location & Mobility

Based at the Wood GEC office in Chennai, India — this is the primary place of work
Willingness and ability to undertake periodic overseas travel, primarily to the UK (Aberdeen), for project governance, knowledge transfer, customer engagement, and team alignment purposes
Estimated overseas travel: low frequency (approximately 2–4 trips per year depending on project phase)

International & Multicultural Experience

Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments — experience working or collaborating with teams in Europe (particularly the UK) is strongly preferred
Proven ability to operate effectively across cultural, organizational, and time-zone boundaries
Experience of UK North Sea or comparable European offshore oil and gas operations is advantageous

Brownfield Experience

Preference for candidates with previous brownfield offshore modification or brownfield EPC project experience
Familiarity with the particular challenges of brownfield scope definition, execution in operating environments, and interface management with asset operations teams

Transition & Uncertainty Leadership

Demonstrable ability to lead teams through periods of significant change, transition, and operating model evolution
Comfortable operating with managed uncertainty — able to keep teams focused, motivated, and delivering during periods when processes, structures, or accountabilities are still maturing
Experience of operating model transitions, onboarding programmes, or significant organizational change is advantageous

Workload Flexibility

Ability to manage varied and changing workloads across multiple concurrent scopes of differing scale and complexity
Comfortable moving between strategic planning, hands-on delivery support, and team leadership as the situation requires

Networking & Talent Development

Strong professional networking capability — able to identify, attract, and retain talent within the GEC and the wider Wood organization
Active approach to building an internal talent pipeline, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the development of the GEC as a center of excellence
Contribution to the wider recruiting effort for the GEC Hub build-out is expected

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent through relevant vocational training and industry experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant cost control experience
Excellent knowledge of cost software, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management
Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Cost Management including Change Management
Excellent understanding of WBS and CBS structures, earned value application, and cost/schedule variance analysis
Prior experience in a senior cost role, with team management experience
Experience of offshore oil and gas project delivery — brownfield experience strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

Analytically rigorous with strong attention to accuracy and auditability
Proactive communicator — raises issues early and clearly
Able to work autonomously and within a team across multiple time zones
Committed to continuous improvement and process simplification
Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent scopes

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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