Cost Manager
Cost Manager
We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support the successful delivery of complex projects from feasibility through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who can provide robust cost advice, build trusted relationships and help ensure projects are delivered to budget, programme and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing and managing detailed cost plans, estimates, budgets and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reviewing designs, specifications and scopes of work to identify cost implications, risks and opportunities for value improvement.
- Monitoring expenditure, commitments, cash flow and forecast outturn costs, providing clear and timely reports to project stakeholders.
- Managing change control processes, assessing variations and supporting the negotiation of contractor claims and commercial agreements.
- Developing and maintaining cost reporting systems, ensuring information is accurate, consistent and presented in a clear format.
- Working collaboratively with project managers, designers, procurement teams, contractors and other consultants.
- Supporting procurement activities, tender analysis and the preparation of commercial recommendations.
- Identifying financial risks and opportunities, and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
About you
You will have proven experience in cost management, quantity surveying or a closely related commercial role, ideally within a consultancy, construction or infrastructure environment. You should be confident managing multiple workstreams, prioritising competing deadlines and communicating complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, alongside a high level of accuracy and commercial awareness. Experience using cost management, estimating or project management software would be advantageous. You will also be comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Relevant professional qualification or degree in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in cost planning, estimating, reporting and change management.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and commercial controls.
- Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Professional accreditation or progress towards accreditation is desirable.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, develop your expertise and make a measurable impact through effective commercial management.
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