Cost Manager

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to deliver cost management and advisory services throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar, along with over 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, providing procurement advice, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Life assurance & critical illness cover

Pension scheme

Annual professional membership fees paid

Bespoke training and development plans

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in cost management or advisory services.
• Confident with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Cardiff-based or commutable with flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management and advisory services across project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Provide procurement and contract advice.
• Manage project budgets and value engineering.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management

Job description

Senior Cost Manager – Infrastructure

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering cost management and advisory services across all stages of the project lifecycle. Depending on experience, you’ll work independently or lead a small team and provide expert advice to clients and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You’ll be involved in :

• Preparing and managing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Providing procurement and contract advice (JCT / NEC)
• Managing project budgets, value engineering, and risk management
• Delivering post-contract administration and reporting
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management, or similar
• 4+ Years Experience
• Confident working with NEC and / or JCT forms of contract
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
• Cardiff-based (or commutable), with flexibility to travel to client sites

What We Offer

• 24 days annual leave (plus option to buy up to 10 extra days)
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Bespoke training and development plans
• Health & wellbeing initiatives (EAP, cycle to work, gym discounts)

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies :

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.