Cost Manager

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a knowledgeable Cost Manager to oversee commercial contracts and negotiate effectively on large-scale infrastructure projects. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and opportunities for career growth and chartered status. Applicants should hold a degree and have experience with NEC contracts. Join to help shape the future of cost management.

Benefits

£4,000 Car Allowance

Access to world-class training

Flexibility in work assignments

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• Ability to manage cost-saving strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities and payment approvals.
• Identify cost-saving strategies.

Skills

Quantity Surveying & Estimating

Commercial Awareness

Collaboration

Education

Degree qualification

Working towards or having chartered status

Job description

Cost Manager | Up To £60,000 | £4,000 Car Allowance | Field-Based | 3 Day On-Site | Location: Leeds | Graduates Excepted

If you're passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of something big - Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries.
• Be recognized and unlock your potential.
• Flexibility & Variety - Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector.
• Growth & Development - Get access to world-class training and work towards chartered status.
• Innovate - Shape the future of cost management with cutting-edge tools and best practices

What You'll Do

Manage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.

• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
• Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
• Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.

The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project

• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Individually or as part of a team operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors

Procurement including: Providing advice on procurement strategy, Assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists. Preparing and issuing tender documents. Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors Managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations Preparation of Contract

Post Contract Quantity Surveying including:

• Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
• Preparing certificates
• Managing change control in accordance with contracts
• Producing cost reports and cost forecasting
• Assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events
• Attending progress meetings

Promote commercial awareness throughout project

Support formal dispute resolution process and contract close out strategy as required

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• You're a pro at: Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• You've got the qualification: Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.
• You bring the knowledge: Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• You're a team player: Collaboration is key - we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers.