Cost Manager

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join its London infrastructure team. You will deliver cost management services across full project lifecycles for major infrastructure programmes, from inception through to completion, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will prepare cost plans, forecasts and tender reports, advise on procurement routes and contracts (NEC), and manage change, variations and final accounts, ensuring projects stay within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction consultancy environment.
• Infrastructures across major programmes or complex projects.
• Strong pre- and post-contract cost management experience.
• Knowledge of procurement routes and NEC contracts.
• Experience preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documents and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with clients/teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and commercial awareness.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS qualification or progression toward chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing cost management from inception through to completion.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates and budget reports at various stages of development.
• Advising on procurement strategies, contract options and commercial considerations.
• Managing tender processes and preparing tender reports.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and identifying financial risks.
• Managing change control, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Providing cost reporting and regular financial updates to clients/stakeholders.
• Supporting value engineering and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency.

Skills

Cost management

Budget forecasting

Client liaison

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Quantity surveying degree

MRICS qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to work on some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects?

We are working with a leading global construction consultancy who are looking to strengthen their London Infrastructure team with the appointment of a Cost Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing team, working with major clients on complex infrastructure programmes and projects.

The role will offer exposure to a diverse range of infrastructure schemes, with the opportunity to take responsibility for delivering cost management services across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Cost Manager, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive cost management services, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing cost management services from project inception through to completion.

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and budget reports at various stages of project development.

• Advising clients on procurement strategies, contract options and commercial considerations.

• Managing tender processes, evaluating contractor submissions and preparing tender reports.

• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and identifying potential financial risks.

• Managing change control, variations, valuations and final accounts.

• Providing cost reporting and regular financial updates to clients and stakeholders.

• Supporting value engineering exercises and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams.

About You

We are keen to speak with Cost Managers who have:

• Experience working within a construction consultancy environment.

• A background in infrastructure, ideally across major programmes or complex projects.

• Strong pre- and post-contract cost management experience.

• Good knowledge of procurement routes and construction contracts, including NEC.

• Experience preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and commercial reports.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with clients and project teams.

• Excellent communication, organisation and commercial awareness.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.

• MRICS qualification, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

• Join an established London infrastructure team with a strong pipeline of projects.

• Work with high-profile clients on major infrastructure programmes.

• Gain exposure to complex and technically challenging projects.

• Benefit from clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• Work within a collaborative and supportive consultancy environment.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside flexible working arrangements.

If you are an ambitious Cost Manager looking to further develop your career within infrastructure and work on some exciting projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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