Cost Manager

Scantec Recruitment; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work on-site in Tamworth

Long-term projects in water infra

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure consultancy to appoint a Cost Manager to support a major water infrastructure programme in the Midlands. The role is hybrid with on-site work in Tamworth and a clear path for career progression within a specialist delivery team.

You will provide commercial and cost management across a portfolio of projects, including cost planning, budgeting and forecasting, change control, NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, and regular

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Manager.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Infrastructure experience, water sector experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning, reporting and forecasting.
• Managing project budgets and cashflow.
• Administering change control and compensation events.
• Supporting NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.
• Monitoring commercial performance and risks.

Skills

Cost planning

Budgeting

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Commercial governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Tamworth (Hybrid - 4 days on site)

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure consultancy who are looking to appoint a Cost Manager to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure programme in the Midlands. Our client is a specialist programme delivery and advisory consultancy. They deliver strategic PMO, planning and controls, and digital transformation services, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value programmes.

This is an opportunity to join a business that works across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, embedding experienced professionals into client teams to provide commercial, project controls and programme management expertise. With a strong pipeline of long-term work and continued growth, they offer stability, career progression and exposure to complex capital programmes.

The Role

Working closely with the client and project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for providing commercial and cost management support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.

You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered within budget, managing costs, identifying commercial risks and supporting commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost planning, reporting and forecasting.
• Managing project budgets and cashflow.
• Administering change control and compensation events.
• Supporting NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.
• Monitoring commercial performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Producing regular commercial reports and forecasts.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Infrastructure experience is essential, with water sector experience beneficial but not essential.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days on site).
• Long-term programme with excellent project continuity.
• Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure programme alongside an experienced delivery team.