Senior Cost Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to play a pivotal role in the UK's infrastructure sector, focusing mainly on the Water and Environment segment. This position supports the delivery of major infrastructure programmes and offers opportunities to work from numerous offices across the UK including Bristol and other prominent cities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and cost management activities for complex infrastructure programmes from the initial phase through to completion.
• Oversee the commercial project performance while managing risks and identifying opportunities.
• Develop and administer cost plans, estimates, and benchmarks applying whole-life costing as necessary.
• Take ownership and administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, supporting activities before and after contract agreements.
• Conduct cost assurance and governance to ensure compliance, consistency, and accuracy according to client requirements.
• Provide actionable, data-driven commercial and cost insights to aid strategic decision-making.
• Generate detailed commercial reports including metrics on performance, earned value management, and cost outturn analysis.
• Participate in bid submissions, framework proposals, and help drive work-winning efforts when required.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, delivery partners, and stakeholders in the industry.
• Support business expansion through networking, market engagement, and identifying new prospects.
• Mentor and help develop Cost Managers as they progress towards professional qualifications.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-achieving team culture.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience in infrastructure projects, with a clear emphasis on the Water and Environment sectors; experience in energy, transport, or defence sectors is also beneficial.
• Proven track record delivering cost management services for substantial infrastructure projects and programmes.
• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a similar discipline.
• Membership or candidacy with RICS or an equivalent professional body, with a commitment to attaining chartered status.
• Demonstrated both site and office experience across various infrastructure projects.
• In-depth familiarity with the pre and post contract administration of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, with NEC accreditation as an advantage.
• A collaborative nature and a proactive, solution-focused mindset for effective problem solving.
• A desire to contribute to a growing team and engage in shaping new initiatives.
• Proficiency in cost management software such as CostX and CEMAR.
• Understanding of key frameworks and regulations including the Construction Playbook, Value Toolkit, Project 13, and Public Procurement policies.