Project Cost Consultant

Overview

As a Project Cost Consultant, you will support the growth of our cost team on high-profile infrastructure projects, with a focus on energy. You’ll handle pre- and post-contract activities, from procurement to cost reporting, while developing specialist knowledge within a collaborative, client‑facing environment. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to keep projects within budget and contribute to market‑leading cost management initiatives. The role offers growth through training, technology adoption (Power BI, CostX) and involvement in firm‑wide initiatives. Join a partner‑led, ESG‑focused culture that rewards contribution and lifelong learning.

Pay / Benefits

• career development and lifelong learning
• training opportunities
• supportive, collaborative culture
• diverse and inclusive environment
• ESG focus and social mobility initiatives
• opportunity to work on high‑profile projects

Responsibilities

• Procurement: manage core procurement options, market sounding, supplier selection, and procurement strategy inputs; develop tender documents; lead tender evaluations and prepare client‑facing Tender Reports.
• Post‑Contract Cost Management: monitor budgets, produce cost reports and cashflows, manage change control (NEC), assess works for payments, negotiate final accounts, and identify risk mitigation strategies.
• Cost Planning, Estimating and Benchmarking: create detailed cost estimates, prepare cost plans, analyze design changes, conduct market testing, and track cost movements.
• Stakeholder engagement and communications: liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams; produce reports and presentations.
• Tooling and data: apply CostX for measurement, utilize Power BI and other role‑related software to support analysis and reporting.
• Team and business development: support peers, contribute to firm initiatives, and help grow the business through collaboration.
• Risk and issue management: identify risks and advise project teams to avoid disputes and delays.

Key requirements

• Degree qualified
• MRICS preferred but not essential; training support provided
• Pre and post‑contract experience
• Experience with NEC terms and conditions (preferred)
• Experience in consultancy and large‑scale infrastructure projects, especially energy/utilities
• Ability to work on own initiative and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft platforms and project cost tools

• analytical mindset
• strong communication and presentation
• client-focused service
• CostX
• Power BI
• Cost management and budgeting

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