Executive Cost Manager - Infrastructure

Morson Edge; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Executive Cost Manager for strategic leadership on large-scale infrastructure projects. This senior role involves client relationship management, team mentoring, and overseeing service delivery. The ideal candidate should have extensive consultancy experience and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects across a variety of sectors in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience in large-scale infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of strategic cost management.
• Experience with NEC contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic cost leadership across multiple infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and manage internal cost management teams.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to clients.

Skills

Strategic cost leadership

Client relationship management

NEC contract understanding

Mentoring teams

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Executive Cost Manager – Infrastructure

Location

UK Wide

Role Type

Permanent

About the Company

We're partnering with a leading global construction consultancy, recognised for delivering expert cost and commercial management services across major infrastructure programmes. With a reputation for driving innovation and delivering value, the business supports high-profile clients across sectors such as transport, utilities, and highways.

Due to continued growth across their infrastructure portfolio, we are now seeking an experienced Executive Cost Manager to join their leadership team. This is a senior‑level position offering the opportunity to lead large‑scale infrastructure projects, develop client relationships at the highest level, and manage internal cost management teams.

About the Role

As an Executive Cost Manager, you'll provide strategic cost leadership across multiple complex infrastructure projects, from early‑stage cost advice through to final account. You'll be responsible for overseeing service delivery, mentoring internal teams, and acting as a trusted commercial advisor to clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with proven consultancy experience in large‑scale infrastructure and a strong understanding of NEC contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven profe...