Senior Cost Manager

IO; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Other benefits

Job summary

IO is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead commercial delivery on major UK infrastructure programmes, owning cost plans, risks and opportunities across water, aviation, defence, highways and nuclear sectors.

The role is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) with locations including Bristol, Reading, Birmingham or London. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Infrastructure cost management experience across major UK programmes.
• Track record on large projects and programmes.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying/CM/Construction Management (or similar).
• RICS Associate (or working toward chartership).
• Solid NEC3/NEC4 contract administration experience.
• Experience with cost tools CostX, CEMAR.
• Knowledge of Construction Playbook, Value Toolkit, Project 13, public procurement.
• Collaborative, proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery across complex programmes and projects.
• Own commercial performance, managing risk and opportunity.
• Produce and manage cost plans, estimates and benchmarks.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts (pre- and post-contract).
• Drive cost assurance and governance; ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Deliver clear reporting (KPIs, EVM, outturn cost analysis) for decision-making.
• Support bids/frameworks and contribute to business development.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior Cost Managers toward professional qualification.

Skills

Infrastructure cost management

Major project experience

NEC3/NEC4 contract administration

Collaborative, proactive mindset

Reporting and cost analysis (KPIs, EVM

Stakeholder management

Cost benchmarking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction Management

RICS Associate (or working toward chartership)

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

Job description

Senior Cost Manager | Infrastructure Consultancy | Permanent | Up to £59,000 (doe)

An opportunity for an experienced Cost Manager to make a real impact on major UK infrastructure programmes has arisen. You'll lead commercial delivery from early-stage planning through to completion, working with key clients and delivery partners. You will be working across water, avaitaion, defence, highways and nuclear.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to work in a new team, which is in it's infancy - there is a huge amount of opportunity for someone to scope the role and shape your progression.

What you'll do

• Lead commercial delivery across complex programmes and projects
• Own commercial performance, managing risk and opportunity
• Produce and manage cost plans, estimates and benchmarks
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts (pre- and post-contract)
• Drive cost assurance and governance; ensure compliance with client requirements
• Deliver clear reporting (KPIs, EVM, outturn cost analysis) and insight for decision-making
• Support bids/frameworks and contribute to business development
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentor and develop junior Cost Managers toward professional qualification

What you'll need

• Strong infrastructure cost management experience, especially within Water (essential)
• Track record across major projects and programmes
• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction Management (or similar)
• RICS Associate (or working toward chartership)
• Solid NEC3/NEC4 contract administration experience
• Experience with cost tools (e.g., CostX, CEMAR)
• Knowledge of the Construction Playbook, Value Toolkit, Project 13, and public procurement
• Collaborative, proactive, solutions-focused approach

This is a permanent role with hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite, 2 days WFH. Locations - Bristol, Reading, Birmingham or London.

Professional qualifications are supported and there is also a car allowance and other benefits.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not offered.

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate's experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract