Cost Manager – Energy Infrastructure

Overview

In this Cost Manager role, you will oversee cost control and governance on major energy, power and infrastructure programmes. You will work with client and contractor teams to keep budgets, forecasts and cash flows aligned with objectives. You’ll drive accuracy in cost reporting and manage contract changes to deliver programme outcomes. This role offers hybrid working and opportunities to broaden sector experience and advance your consultancy career. Your work helps shape high-profile projects and value delivery for our clients.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible working
• focus on work-life balance
• inclusive environment

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts in line with project objectives and policies
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion
• Proactively monitor cost variance and contract cash flow; ensure timely applications
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage KPIs, programme performance, cost control and value engineering
• Manage contract change within governance and best practices
• Improve forecast and budget accuracy

Key requirements

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

• collaboration
• stakeholder management
• proactive problem-solving
• cost management and forecasting
• contract administration
• change management

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