Cost Management Lead

Civil Works Alliance; Nacton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is recruiting a Project Controls Cost Management Lead to support the Sizewell C civils programme. You will shape cost strategy, baselines and reporting across the alliance, reporting to the Head of Project Controls and influencing outcomes with regulators, stakeholders and funders.

You will lead cost estimating, baselines, forecasting and risk cost management, drive cost control systems, and champion digital tools such as Oracle Primavera Unifier while building a

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in cost management on major infrastructure or energy projects, including nuclear or highly regulated environments.
• Proficiency with cost control tools and reporting standards.
• Ability to lead multi-stakeholder teams and communicate with regulators and funders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating, baselines, forecasting, change and risk cost impact management, and cost reporting.
• Establish and maintain rigorous cost baselines aligned with schedules and risk registers.
• Quantify cost impact of scope changes and design modifications.
• Integrate cost risk analysis with project risk framework.
• Monitor contractor cost performance and validate claims.
• Develop dynamic cost forecasts and benchmarking against industry standards.
• Produce cost reports for regulators, stakeholders, and funding bodies.
• Implement cost control systems and support monthly reviews.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear industry reporting standards and governance.
• Champion digital tools and automation in cost management, including Primavera Unifier and BIM integration.
• Lead and empower teams to deliver on HSE and Nuclear Safety agendas.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and act as trusted advisor.

Skills

Cost management

Cost control

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Oracle Primavera Unifier

BIM integration

Ares Prism

EcoSys

SAP

Team building

Tools

Primavera P6

Ares Prism

EcoSys

SAP

Job description

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future

Cost Management Lead Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

We are recruiting for a Project Controls Cost Management Lead to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting the delivery of Sizewell C – a landmark 3.2-gigawatt power station that will supply low-carbon electricity to around 6 million UK homes. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of clean energy, working on one of the UK’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure projects.

As Project Controls Cost Management Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the Civils Programme for Sizewell C. Reporting directly to the Head of Project Controls, you will be responsible for implementing and driving our cost management strategy across the alliance, supporting the Programme Management Office (PMO) and influencing project outcomes at every stage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading cost estimating, cost baseline, cost control, forecasting, change and risk cost impact management, and cost reporting activities
• Establishing and maintaining rigorous cost baselines aligned with project schedules, risk registers, and work breakdown structures
• Quantifying and managing the cost impact of scope changes, design modifications, and emerging risks
• Integrating cost risk analysis with the wider project risk framework
• Monitoring contractor and subcontractor cost performance, validating claims and identifying variances
• Developing dynamic cost forecasts, scenario modelling, and benchmarking against industry standards
• Producing transparent, timely, and accurate cost reports for regulators, stakeholders, and funding bodies
• Implementing robust cost control systems and supporting monthly reviews and project control boards
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear industry reporting standards and financial governance protocols
• Championing the use of digital tools and automation in cost management, including Oracle Primavera Unifier and BIM integration
• Leading and empowering teams to deliver on HSE and Nuclear Safety agendas, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and digital engineering
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to the client and the wider project team
• Inspiring and developing team members, ensuring high levels of motivation, engagement, and alignment across the alliance

What are we looking for?

• At least 10 years’ experience in cost management on major infrastructure or energy projects, including a minimum of 3 years within nuclear or highly regulated environments
• Proficiency in cost control tools such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, SAP, and Primavera, Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative, results-driven approach with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Experience of leading and motivating teams within complex, multi-stakeholder project environments

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke – which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

• market leading salaries
• generous annual leave entitlements
• pension scheme
• other flexible benefits

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds—especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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