Senior Cost Manager

Mattinson Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Surveyor for UK Infrastructure projects. You will influence cost control, forecasting and contract management across highways, rail, utilities and transportation, working with clients and contractors to optimise value throughout the full lifecycle.

Experience with NEC3 contracts (Options A, C and E) and leading multidisciplinary teams is essential. You will monitor cost performance, drive procurement, support value engineering, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience administering NEC3 contracts (Options A, C and E).
• Strong cost control and forecasting capabilities across infrastructure programmes.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC3 contracts (A, C, E) and manage change control and valuations.
• Monitor cost performance, manage risks and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Support procurement, value engineering and final accounts processes.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract management

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

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Senior Cost Manager / Surveyor - UK Infrastructure

Join a growing UK Infrastructure team delivering some of the country's most significant and complex programmes across highways, rail, utilities, and transportation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping major projects that directly impact communities and the future of UK infrastructure.

As a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor, you will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with leading clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive successful commercial outcomes. You will be trusted to take ownership of cost control, forecasting, and contract management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and to the highest standards.

This role offers the chance to work across multiple sectors within infrastructure, giving you exposure to highways, rail, utilities, and transportation projects, while continuously developing your expertise and broadening your experience.

You will be responsible for administering NEC3 contracts (Options A, C, and E), managing change control, compensation events, valuations, and final accounts. You will proactively monitor cost performance, manage risk, and support procurement and value engineering activities to drive efficiency and commercial success.

This is a dynamic and varied role offering genuine career development, exposure to major infrastructure programmes, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the delivery of UK infrastructure.