Cost Manager

Conrad Consulting; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Cost Manager for on-site roles in Warrington, focusing on projects in carbon capture, energy storage, and nuclear. The ideal candidate will have chartership aspirations and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension Contribution of 5%

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Obtain chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB) or in progress.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proactive and positive working style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver initial appraisals and feasibility reports.
• Draft and prepare contract documents.
• Manage client relationships and present project schemes effectively.
• Prepare comprehensive tendering documentation.
• Monitor, forecast, and report project costs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Education

Working towards chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB, etc.)

Tools

NEC Experience

Job description

Job Title: Cost Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Warrington

About the Role:

We're working with one of our biggest consultancy clients on roles in the North West, looking for Cost Managers who can be on site in Warrington 3 days a week.Projects include carbon capture, energy storage, SMRs, nuclear new build, and transmission & distribution. They’re also open to candidates from infrastructure, power, energy, or civils background.

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Manager:

• Prepare and deliver initial appraisals and feasibility reports.
• Draft and prepare contract documents.
• Manage client relationships and present project schemes effectively.
• Oversee project programming and address any issues affecting service delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive tendering documentation.
• Delivering precise monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of project costs to ensure completion within budget.

Role Requirements for the Cost Manager:

• Have already obtained or working towards chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and positive approach
• NEC Experience is preferred but not necessary

What’s on offer for the Cost Manager?:

• 25 days annual leave plus public
• A starting salary of between £45,000 to £55,000 dependant on experience.
• Pension Contribution of 5%
• Private Medical Insurance

What happens next:

• On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Max Dunnigan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Max will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.