Senior Cost Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks a Senior Cost Manager for their Mission Critical Facilities team. You will oversee high-profile engineering projects, driving performance and managing commercial aspects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or business, with proven leadership skills and stakeholder management experience.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure or construction projects.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics, contractual terms, and commercial risk.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial aspects of complex, high-value projects.
• Track and report on financial KPIs while managing risks.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Strong educational background in engineering, business, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project management tools

Primavera P6

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Senior Cost Manager – Mission Critical Facilities

Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days office/site, 2 days remote)

Full-time | Permanent

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Are you a commercially driven project leader with a passion for delivering complex, high-profile engineering and construction projects? We’re looking for a Senior Cost Manager to join our growing Mission Critical team in Central London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data centre projects across Europe, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international stakeholders. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping project delivery, managing commercial performance, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial aspects of complex, high-value projects from bid stage through to completion.
• Ensure delivery to agreed scope, budget, and timeline while proactively managing risks.
• Track and report on financial KPIs, implementing strategies to optimise performance.
• Review, negotiate, and manage bespoke client and supplier contracts.
• Oversee international supply chain procurement and compliance.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and lead conflict resolution where needed.
• Support business development and client engagement activities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management and commercial governance systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong educational background in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure or construction projects.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics, contractual terms, and commercial risk.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and project management tools.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.