Cost Manager - Energy Infrastructure

Overview

In this role you will manage project costs to help clients deliver major programmes in energy, power and infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, forecast spend and track cost performance. You will steer contract changes and cash flow to keep projects within governance and value targets. This is a client‑facing consultancy role with opportunities to grow your sector experience and advance professionally. You will join a hybrid, flexible environment focused on delivering outcomes that matter to clients and communities.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible working
• career development
• healthy work-life balance
• inclusive environment
• opportunity to affect change

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts aligned to project objectives and policies
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion
• Monitor cost variance and contract cash flow; ensure timely applications
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on KPIs, programme performance and value engineering
• Manage contract changes to uphold governance and best practices
• Improve forecast and budget accuracy

Key requirements

• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Ideally hold or be working towards professional membership
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C or NEC 4 preferred)
• Experience on Major Programmes and Projects
• Experience in Infrastructure (rail, air, marine/ports, utilities/highways) or Energy (Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Wind, Carbon Capture)

• Collaboration
• Proactive cost control
• Adaptability
• Cost management and forecasting
• Contract management (NEC)
• Change management and governance

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