Cost Manager

Overview

In this role you will manage commercial and cost aspects of major infrastructure projects, working within NEC contract environments to drive value and transparency. You will be part of a cross-functional team delivering commercial performance and data-driven insights to support decision-making. The role offers exposure to UK-wide infrastructure programs and opportunities to grow toward chartered status through world-class training. You’ll shape cost management practices and contribute to the project success and value-for-money outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• growth & development
• world-class training and chartered status
• flexibility & variety
• opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure
• cutting-edge tools and best practices

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment
• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes
• Support contractors with transparent, data-driven cost management
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance
• Provide data-driven cost management insights to support decision-making
• Promote compliance with commercial, procurement and contractual strategies
• Contribute to tender processes and contract close-out activities
• Support project managers with cost reporting and forecasting

Key requirements

• Quantity Surveying & Estimating experience on large-scale infrastructure
• Degree-qualified; working towards or holding chartered status
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management practices
• Team player with proactive problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt to multiple projects and stakeholders

• collaboration
• proactive problem-solving
• adaptability
• NEC contracts
• cost management
• cost forecasting

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