Cost Manager – Energy & Natural Resources

Overview

As a Cost Manager, you will help turn-key power projects into well-controlled outcomes, applying rigorous cost planning and governance. You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor budgets, forecast needs, and manage change, ensuring value delivery for major energy projects. This hybrid role supports career growth in a forward-thinking consultancy that values client outcomes and continuous improvement. You will engage with high-profile clients and contribute to the firm’s growth in a technical, dynamic sector.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• flexible working environment
• career development opportunities
• inclusive culture
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Administering contracts in line with project objectives and policies
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion within budget
• Proactively monitor cost variance and contract cash flow; ensure timely and correct applications
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on deliverables, KPIs, programme performance, cost control and value engineering
• Manage contract change to maintain governance and best practice
• Drive improvements in forecast and budget accuracy

Key requirements

• Cost Management level experience
• Experience delivering projects in Distribution, Transmission, Renewables or other technologies
• Degree qualification (ideally) or equivalent
• Professional body membership or equivalent (ideally)
• Contract Management experience (NEC3, Option C or NEC4 preferred)

• collaboration
• communication
• proactive cost control
• cost monitoring and forecasting
• change management
• budgeting and cost control

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