Cost Manager (Water and Environment Infrastructure)

Overview

In this role you will manage cost across the full project lifecycle for major water and environment infrastructure in the Southwest, collaborating with a seasoned Buildings & Places team. You will work with key clients such as Southwest Water and the Environment Agency to drive accuracy, value, and commercial excellence. You’ll handle feasibility, cost planning, procurement, value engineering, risk and dispute resolution, and final accounts while supporting junior staff. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale, innovative projects within a global, collaborative firm that values impactful infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• flexible work arrangements
• well-being programs
• global firm with diverse projects
• industry-leading technology and thinking
• onboarding and equity in opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end cost management from inception to completion with peers, Directors, and clients
• Prepare feasibility estimates and cost plans with minimal supervision
• Manage contract procurement, tender documentation, and value engineering
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and oversee risk management and dispute resolution
• Manage post-contract cost reporting and agreement of final accounts
• Promote professional competence and strengthen client relationships to enhance firm profile
• Support internal team and mentors junior staff
• Contribute to continuous improvement through performance management and technical networks

Key requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS accreditation (or working towards)
• Experience in cost management/quantity surveying on large infrastructure projects
• Good knowledge of NEC4 contracts (PSC and ECC)
• Experience in infrastructure, particularly water/environment sectors
• Experience in multi-organisation, collaborative teams
• Experience in client-side or colocated/seconded environments (beneficial)

• strong communication skills
• ability to build and maintain client relationships
• teamwork and collaboration
• NEC4 suite knowledge (PSC, ECC)
• cost planning and cost management
• tender documentation and procurement

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