Cost Manager

Anglian Water; Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Virtual GP service

Life assurance (8x salary)

Pension - double match up to 6%

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

26 days annual leave

Personal accident cover

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Cost Control Manager to join the Supply Maintenance Delivery Team on a full-time permanent basis. This role focuses on managing the financial performance of a major capital programme across the Anglian Water Region, with 2-3 days in the office and hybrid working.

You will report on commercial performance, manage cost capture, and ensure GDPR-compliant contract records while driving process improvements and overseeing payments to the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts and construction law.
• Proven experience in a complex matrix team environment.
• Professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE) desirable.
• Relevant degree in construction or commercial management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Report on commercial and contractual performance to stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate cost capture and allocation.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant contract records and systems.
• Drive improvements by challenging and refining commercial processes.
• Produce and assess cost estimates.
• Ensure commercial compliance and accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee timely payments to the supply chain.

Skills

NEC3 contracts

Construction law

Matrix environment

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in construction or commercial management

Job description

Salary: £49,000 - £56,000, depending on skills and experience

Location: Flexible across the Anglian Water Region with travel to various offices

Hybrid Working, 2-3 days per week in the office

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Personal private health

24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Double-matched pension scheme

Anglian Water is seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Cost Control Manager to join our Supply Maintenance Delivery Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small team of commercial professionals and play a pivotal role in managing the financial performance of our Supply Maintenance Delivery programme.

Join us at a pivotal moment as we launch a cornerstone of our Asset Management Strategy that touches every part of Water Supply in our region. This high-profile initiative is driven by essential regulatory and statutory requirements, making its successful delivery more important than ever.

As we embrace a new way of working, our newly formed Supply Maintenance Delivery Team is building a fresh inspection and delivery framework, embedding innovative processes, and forging strong partnerships with our partners. It’s an exciting time to be part of one of Water Supply’s largest capital programmes, where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of commercial performance, ensuring robust financial management and compliance across a key programme area. You’ll:

• Report on commercial and contractual performance to stakeholders
• Ensure accurate cost capture and allocation
• Maintain GDPR-compliant contract records and systems
• Drive improvements by challenging and refining commercial processes
• Produce and assess cost estimates
• Ensure commercial compliance and accurate cash flow forecasting
• Manage liabilities, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Oversee timely payments to the supply chain
• Uphold consistency in commercial procedures and documentation
• Support and develop your team to deliver with confidence and competence

You’ll also bring strong leadership and a collaborative mindset, helping to embed a culture of commercial excellence across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts and construction law.
• Proven experience in a complex matrix team environment.
• Professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE) (desirable).
• Relevant degree in construction or commercial management (desirable).

Skills & Behaviours:

• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage and resolve commercial disputes.
• Resilient, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

As a valued employee, you’ll also be entitled to:

• Personal private health care including physiotherapy

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary

• Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary

• Paid time off if you’re physically or mentally unwell

• An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, we’re committed to delivering sustainable water services and investing in our people. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Closing date: 26/08/2026