Cost Manager

Overview

In this role you will help manage cost across major UK infrastructure programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive transparency and value. You will apply cost management practices from early-stage estimates to post-contract activities, shaping project economics at scale. You’ll work in NEC environments, delivering data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve contract performance. This is a career-building opportunity at a leading global adviser focused on infrastructure transformation.

Pay / Benefits

• world-class training
• opportunity to work on high-profile projects
• mentorship and professional qualifications
• career development
• flexible work arrangements

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial contracts, procurement and negotiations in an NEC environment
• Prepare estimates from early-stage projections to detailed cost breakdowns
• Lead post-contract commercial activities including payments, cost assessments and contract changes
• Support contractors with transparent, data-driven cost information
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize contract performance
• Provide data-driven cost management insights to support key decisions

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Possession or pursuit of chartered status
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices
• Team-oriented, proactive problem-solver who can adapt to challenges

• Collaboration
• Proactive problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Quantity Surveying & Estimating in large-scale infrastructure
• NEC contracts understanding
• Cost management best practices

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