Senior Cost Manager

Morson Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for a Senior Cost Manager to oversee the Cost Management function for a major infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in cost management within large projects. Responsibilities include providing oversight, ensuring adherence to cost management software, and delivering key monthly reports. This hybrid role is based in London or Suffolk.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience working as Cost Lead in large infrastructure projects.
• Strong mitigation-related skills and understanding of project methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight within the Cost Management framework.
• Ensure adherence to software applications for Cost Management.
• Act as first line of defence for assurance of Cost information.
• Deliver month-end data sets and performance reports.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Cost Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Cost Manager to join the Sizewell C team. This is a contract role to the end of the year with likelihood of extension and becoming long term. This can be based in London or Suffolk with hybrid working.

SZC Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of SZC Project through proactive Project Controls that drive forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As the Senior Cost Manager in the Central PMO team, you will work closely with the functional Lead, and be responsible for the deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Cost Management elements of the project.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and assurance within the Cost Management framework that supports the SZC governance structure, organisation and delivery model.
• Ensure adherence to the utilisation of software applications and supporting infrastructure to ensure Cost Management SZC is 'Digital by Default'.
• Demonstrate experience in Cost Management within a Mega Project environment, with understanding of Cost Management principles including scope delivered by the Supply Chain and scope delivered by the Client.
• Possess knowledge of the Project Controls functions and their purpose to carry out assurance activities within Cost Management without reliance on the functional lead.
• Demonstrate experience of providing narrative and presentations for multiple levels in a Programme, Project or Business from Delivery Teams and Functions through to Boards and Investors.
• Experience working with Executive Leadership Teams and be comfortable deputising for the Cost Lead to coordinate and run Cost Steering Committees.
• Be a people leader with experience supporting a team’s continued professional development and building a high‑performing team.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the Cost Lead in ensuring the Cost Management function adheres to the functional Procedures, Guidelines and Work Instructions.
• Assist in ad-hoc presentations, reports and insightful analysis to help key stakeholders decide on actions that positively affect project outcomes.
• Provide functional help and support to Programme teams.
• Act as first line of defence for the assurance of Cost information provided by the Programme Delivery teams, including ensuring the Cost management system is updated in line with project rhythm.
• Serve as the first escalation point for the Programme Cost Leads regarding BAU requirements.
• Help ensure cost management maintains appropriate context and adds value to Delivery and Project leadership.
• Support development of the Cost Management Framework and embedment within SZC; serve as a main interface between Cost and other functions within project controls and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver and advance the 'Digital by Default' approach for the Cost Management Function.
• Be responsible for the on-time production and quality of all month-end data sets and performance reports related to Cost Management.
• Be responsible for the accurate assessment of the Current Forecast for the Project, including impact of approved changes and Trends.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Essential
• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
• A track record of working as Cost Lead or Project Controls Manager on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Very strong mitigation-related skills underpinned by in depth understanding of project and construction methods and processes.
• Extensive experience at multiple levels of organisation including client/operator, contractor/supplier, consultancy and government experience.
• Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desirable
• Active membership of ACostE or APM or similar association with association certifications.
• Experience of working within multiple Project Controls Functions of cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and cost management.
• User of a range of reporting and analytics software and project controls systems particularly Power BI.
• Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC.
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.

Closing date 15.9.25
This role falls inside IR35