Senior Cost Manager

Egis Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company is seeking a highly experienced Snr. Cost Manager for their Birmingham office. The successful candidate will manage the Application for Payment process while driving cost control and providing commercial leadership in complex transport projects. Ideal applicants have extensive experience in commercial management within the rail or infrastructure sector, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time position based in the UK, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management within the rail or major infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of cost planning and contract administration.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive progress without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cost estimating and value engineering exercises.
• Manage change control and Application for Payment process.
• Maintain relationships with Joint Venture Partners.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Commercial strategy

Cost reporting

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering

Professional accreditation preferred (RICS, ICES or equivalent)

Job description

Egis is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Snr. Cost Manager to manage the Application for Payment process on the Midland Metro Alliance.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with extensive experience in cost control Finance contract management and commercial strategy within complex transport or infrastructure programmes.

This role requires a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment can work autonomously and has a proven track record of delivering value through strong commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake cost estimating benchmarking and value engineering exercises.
• Manage change control schedule of rates and Application for Payment.
• Follow up all outstanding costs invoices and employee expenses.
• Maintain relationship with the Joint Venture Partners being the point of contact for all queries.
• Manage and keep the timesheet system updated and ensuring your assistant commercial manager chases up outstanding timesheets.
• Manage key stakeholders and cost information.
• Assisting with the provision of information for the annual audit.

Qualifications

Essential

• Extensive experience in commercial management within the rail light rail or major infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of cost planning estimation and contract administration.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive progress without supervision.
• Advanced capability in cost reporting forecasting and value management.
• Excellent negotiation communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Chartered status (MRICS MCInstCES or equivalent).
• Experience within design-and-build environments.
• Understanding of Value Engineering and whole-life cost analysis.

Additional Information

Degree in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.

Professional accreditation preferred (RICS ICES or equivalent).

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy were leaving behind. As part of our team you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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Experience: years

Vacancy: 1