Senior Cost Intelligence Manager

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in Cardiff is a leading international project and cost management consultancy. We deliver innovative solutions across construction, real estate and infrastructure, collaborating with top clients worldwide.

The role focuses on cost intelligence, benchmarking, data handling and client dashboards, supporting bids and business development while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or related fields.
• Degree qualification; chartered status preferred (MRICS/CeSA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and data handling with advanced Excel/MS365.
• Experience with estimating systems, databases, and benchmarking tools.
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients and stakeholders.
• Comfort handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading projects or teams is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of cost intelligence and benchmarking services across major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, benchmarking reports and client dashboards.
• Analysing, cleansing and managing large sets of project and cost data.
• Developing and maintaining cost databases, cost models and reporting tools.
• Monitoring market trends, inflation indices and construction cost movements.
• Supporting risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulations and optimism bias assessments.
• Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to provide data-led insights.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting team growth and development.
• Contributing to bids, tenders and wider business development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data handling

Excel / MS365

Communication to stakeholders

Project leadership

Multitasking

Education

Degree qualified

MRICS / CeSA or equivalent

Tools

Estimating systems

Cost databases / benchmarking tools

Job description

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of cost intelligence and benchmarking services across major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, benchmarking reports and client dashboards.
• Analysing, cleansing and managing large sets of project and cost data.
• Developing and maintaining cost databases, cost models and reporting tools.
• Monitoring market trends, inflation indices and construction cost movements.
• Supporting risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulations and optimism bias assessments.
• Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to provide data-led insights.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting team growth and development.
• Contributing to bids, tenders and wider business development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Background in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering or Construction.
• Ideally degree qualified and working toward or already chartered (MRICS/CeSA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and data handling skills with advanced Excel/MS365 capability.
• Experience working with estimating systems, databases and benchmarking tools.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience leading projects and/or teams would be beneficial.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (including nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion or belief.