Executive Cost Manager - Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is looking for an Executive Cost Manager to provide strategic cost leadership across large-scale infrastructure projects. This senior-level role involves mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality cost management services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a cost consultancy environment and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. Competitive benefits and 25 days holiday are included.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Car allowance

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in cost consultancy environment.
• Strong background in infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading cost management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost management delivery on projects.
• Manage internal teams for high-quality service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee preparation of cost plans and estimates.
• Advise on procurement strategy and lead tendering process.
• Provide strategic input on contract administration.
• Deliver commercial reports and briefings to clients.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contract administration

Client-facing skills

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or MRICS membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 professional with a collaborative mindset and strong technical grounding to influence major construction outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Lead the commercial and cost management delivery on major infrastructure projects.
• Manage and coordinate internal teams, ensuring high‑quality service delivery across all project stages.
• Build, grow, and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Advise on procurement strategy and lead the tendering process, including bid evaluations and recommendations.
• Provide strategic input on contract administration (NEC), change control, and claims management.
• Ensure accurate valuations, payment assessments, and timely settlement of final accounts.
• Deliver insightful commercial reports and briefings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Support business unit directors in achieving financial targets and governance standards.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level staff to support career development.
• Identify new business development opportunities and contribute to bid preparation.
• Promptly escalating issues that may impact project performance or professional indemnity.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Working toward or holding full membership of RICS or MRICS.
• Significant post‑chartership experience in a cost consultancy environment.
• Strong background in infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, water, energy, transport).
• Extensive knowledge of NEC contract administration and commercial strategy.
• Excellent client‑facing skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating cost management teams.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial acumen.
• High‑level communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we would like to offer you :

• 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to a max 35‑day holiday)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Car allowance
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most high‑profile infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a consultancy that's shaping the future of the built environment. Alternatively, please contact Cate Green at or 0161 511 2348 for further details.

We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer, so no matter your background, your talent is welcome here. We're also hiring across various levels and locations, so if this role isn't quite the right fit, we still encourage you to get in touch for other opportunities.