Cost Manager

Mansfield Source: WhatJobs
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Role Overview

CCL Global is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support a major public-sector construction and remediation programme.

This is a project-focused Cost Management position requiring strong Quantity Surveying, NEC contract and construction cost-estimating experience. We are looking for candidates from a construction/project delivery background.

Location: Mansfield - Hybrid 2 days in office)

Contract: 4 Months Inside IR35

Security Clearance: BPSS

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cost estimation for complex construction and operational projects.
  • Develop initial project estimates and maintain cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Analyse contractor tenders and assess whether submitted pricing represents appropriate value.
  • Monitor project costs against budgets, forecasts and agreed tolerances.
  • Develop monthly forecasts and compare these against contractor forecasts.
  • Assess NEC Compensation Events (CEs), Early Warnings and their potential cost impact.
  • Review and challenge Applications for Payment (AFP).
  • Work with Project and Risk Managers to ensure project risks are appropriately costed and optimism bias is applied.
  • Provide commercial and cost advice to Project Managers throughout project delivery.
  • Identify and analyse historic cost information from completed projects to support future estimates.
  • Identify emerging cost issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Essential Experience

  • Strong Cost Management and Quantity Surveying experience within construction projects.
  • Demonstrable experience of NEC contracts and project delivery.
  • Construction project estimating experience.
  • Experience analysing and challenging construction tender pricing.
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, cost control and contractor cost submissions.
  • Experience assessing Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Applications for Payment.
  • Ability to work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams and risk professionals

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