Commercial Controller Netherlands

As Whitewater Group continues to expand internationally across multiple markets, we are seeking a  Junior Cost Controller to support the financial and commercial control of our projects across a range of construction and critical infrastructure environments. This role will support the monitoring and recording of project costs, tracking budgets and preparing accurate cost information throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with  Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, and the wider Commercial team , the successful candidate will help ensure that project costs are accurately recorded, invoices and commitments are tracked, and any changes or variances are identified and reported. The Junior Cost Controller will also assist with the preparation of  regular cost reports, forecasts and financial information , helping the wider project and commercial teams maintain visibility of project performance and margins. The role will provide exposure to  project cost control, budget management, forecasting, cashflow and supplier payments , offering an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career to develop their commercial and financial skills within a growing international construction and critical infrastructure business. Hardworking, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality work. Good working knowledge of  Microsoft Excel . Spanish – C1 level and  English – minimum B2. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex and high-impact international engineering projects. Access to ongoing internal training and professional development programs. Opportunity to work within multicultural teams across global projects and environments. Involvement in technically challenging projects that encourage continuous learning and growth. Liaise with Project Managers and the Operations team to support commercial, financial and contractual matters on site. Monitor the project budget, track monthly changes and costs, and support project margin control. Understand payment terms and support the timely issuance of valuations, supplier payments and protection of project cashflow. Receive, review and respond to subcontractor payment claims, visit sites to verify completed works, communicate with Project Managers, and ensure supplier payments and costs are recorded. Work with the project team, Procurement and Estimating to calculate costs and prepare client quotations. Receive, review and respond to subcontractor variation claims and document the before-and-after analysis of changes. Control and record the overall project costs, including labour , materials, plant, subcontractors and overheads. Prepare accurate project cost information for inclusion in company financial reports. Measure quantities of materials from drawings, BIM models or on site , under the supervision of the line manager. Understand how to manage disagreements with suppliers and clients while adhering to the terms of the contract. Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and relevant departments, responding proactively to supervision and mentorship from senior members of the commercial team. Whitewater Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering company with water at the heart of everything we do.
Headquartered in Ireland, with teams operating across Europe, we design, build, and maintain dependable water infrastructure for critical industries, including data centres, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and energy.  Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.
We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets. Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.