Senior Cost Manager - Hybrid, Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and financial wellbeing

Flexible annual leave

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Employee recognition

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is looking for a senior cost management professional to shape delivery across complex infrastructure programmes. The role offers hybrid working in the Bristol/Cardiff area and a salary up to £65,000 with clear opportunities to influence technical standards and business growth.

You will lead cost management across major projects, monitor performance, develop reporting and forecasting approaches, and mentor teams while working closely with project controls,

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management within infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Background in cost control, forecasting and commercial performance on major projects.
• Experience in a consultancy environment with client relationships and supporting project teams.
• Degree in construction, quantity surveying, finance or related discipline; professional membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cost management delivery across complex infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Monitor, analyse and control cost performance, identifying financial risks and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Develop cost reporting, forecasting and performance measurement approaches, using relevant industry systems and digital tools.
• Work closely with project controls, engineering and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and improve cost efficiency.
• Build effective client relationships while supporting service development and business growth.
• Provide technical guidance, mentor colleagues and contribute to developing the wider cost management capability.

Skills

Cost management

Cost control

Forecasting

Client relationship management

Education

Construction degree

Quantity surveying degree

Finance degree

Tools

Cost management software

Reporting tools

Data analysis systems

Job description

Electus Recruitment Solutions is looking for a senior cost management professional to shape delivery across complex infrastructure programmes. The role offers hybrid working in the Bristol/Cardiff area and a salary up to £65,000 with clear opportunities to influence technical standards and business growth.

You will lead cost management across major projects, monitor performance, develop reporting and forecasting approaches, and mentor teams while working closely with project controls,