Senior Cost Manager

Cumming Group Infrastructure Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Life assurance & critical illness cover

Pension scheme

Annual professional membership fees paid

Bespoke training and development plans

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Cumming Group Infrastructure Ltd in Exeter is seeking a professional to deliver cost management and advisory services across all project stages. You will prepare cost plans, offer procurement advice, and manage project budgets while mentoring junior members.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar and has NEC contract experience. Key benefits include 24 days of annual leave, private health insurance, and bespoke training plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management, or similar.
• Confident working with NEC forms of contract.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Providing procurement and contract advice (NEC).
• Managing project budgets, value engineering, and risk management.
• Delivering post-contract administration and reporting.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Confidence with NEC forms of contract

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Company Overview

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 a diverse range of sectors.

Role

You will play a key role in delivering cost management and advisory services across all stages of the project lifecycle. Depending on experience, you’ll work independently, providing expert advice to clients and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Providing procurement and contract advice (NEC)
• Managing project budgets, value engineering, and risk management
• Delivering post-contract administration and reporting
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management, or similar
• Confident working with NEC forms of contract
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
• Belfast-based (or commutable), with flexibility to travel to client sites

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (plus option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Bespoke training and development plans
• Health & wellbeing initiatives (EAP, cycle to work, gym discounts)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.