Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Project Cost Controller
Requisition ID:  10020
Posting Start Date:  04/07/2025

Function

 

Within the Corporate Finance department, Controlling ETB (Elia Transmission Belgium) plays a crucial role as a key partner for the company and its divisions to achieve their strategic goals. "We continually drive ETB towards enhanced business and financial performance to accelerate the energy transition at an affordable cost. We stimulate, measure, monitor, and communicate the company's performance to management, the regulator, and external stakeholders by providing them with relevant and insightful information."

 

As a Project Cost Controller Medium Projects (>100M), you will support the Infrastructure business unit responsible for developing and constructing both offshore and onshore grids, including the renewal and construction of high voltage substations, overhead lines, and underground cables. You will also work closely with key functions such as Procurement, Risk management and Treasury.
 

In this Role, your main responsibilities will include:

 

  • You continuously monitor the cost evolution and budgets of projects, aggregating these costs across multiple projects within the broader program.
  • You work closely with the project team to develop initial budget estimates and forecasts, keeping these estimates regularly updated. In this process, you critically evaluate assumptions, identify cost reduction opportunities, and highlight deviations from the forecasted budget.
  • You ensure adherence to best practices for cost controlling as defined by the Finance department.
  • At periodic milestones, aligned with Elia’s reporting cycles, you challenge the project team on deviations from the original business plan and summarize explanations for these deviations.
  • You assess updates to project timelines and risks, co-evaluating their impact on budgets and forecasts, and suggesting mitigation measures and alternative scenarios.
  • You liaise with and support the project team to guarantee up-to-date project reporting, ensuring transparency and consistency on key metrics for all stakeholders.
  • You actively promote a culture of budget ownership through day-to-day interactions.
  • You train other cost controllers and support the development of cost controlling best practices within Elia.
     

Your Profile

 

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering or other technical oriented degrees.
  • You have at least 5 years of professional experience in technical project controlling, preferably in a capital-intensive industry.
  • You have a strong understanding of technical concepts related to project management in large infrastructure industries and you have the ability to proactively identify cost deviations and propose alternatives.
  • You have a proven ability to challenge assumptions in a project environment while maintaining a culture of budget discipline.
  • You have assertively, diplomatically and analytical approach and you adapt well to an evolving company culture.
  • You are proficient in MS Office and project management tools; familiarity with SAP is a plus
  • You are fluent in English in addition with a solid knowledge of French or Dutch.  

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

 

Boulevard de l'Empereur 20, 1000 Brussels

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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