Senior Cost Manager - Infrastructure Projects Lead

Cumming Group Infrastructure Ltd

Belfast City District

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cumming Group Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an experienced senior professional to lead large-scale project delivery across construction, real estate and infrastructure in the UK. You will drive cost management, risk control and value optimization while mentoring teams and coordinating with client stakeholders.

The role requires MRICS or equivalent, 7+ years in infrastructure, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

Preferably degree qualified: construction, cost management, engineering, quantity surveying or other RICS accredited degree.
MRICS / other equivalent qualification or experience.
Leadership development training.
7+ years’ experience.
Proven experience in the Infrastructure sector.
Extensive knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
Extensive experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC.
Excellent pre and post contract technical cost management skills.
Strong core technical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong IT skills for the role including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills with both client and staff.
Good interpersonal skills with both clients and staff.
Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and an aptitude for forward planning.
Energetic and motivated with natural drive and an innovative flair, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to change.
An ability to think clearly and make reasoned decisions, explaining the logic employed.
Good experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects.

Responsibilities

Assume day-to-day delivery responsibility for larger project/programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks without supervision.
Strengthen our service delivery capability and promote knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
Prepare budget estimates, cost plans and client reports.
Provide risk and value management.
Contract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports and attendance at project meetings.
Preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation.
Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
Manage the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard.
Ensure service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality Assurance.
Ensure compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
Work to deadlines set by the Project Team Leader.
Ensure filing of project correspondence in accordance with requirements.
Contribute towards bid and tender preparation and business development.
Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
Ensure that change control processes for the services we provide are effectively managed.
Provide advice on procurement and contracts.
Prepare and evaluating tenders, contractor selection and contract documentation.
Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level.
Provide leadership to the staff, where required.
Resolve conflicts of priorities and personalities relating to work with the appropriate Director or Associate.
Mentor and coach team members, ensuring that staff and new starters are developed to support the successful growth of the Practice and development of their career.
Monitor project fees and ensure resource and time inputs are in line with approved budgets.