Strategic Cost Leader - Programme Controls & Team Mentor

United Utilities; Clayton-le-Woods; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 14% employer pension contrib.

10.5% bonus scheme + recognition

Healthcare plan

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management across a programme of wastewater projects within the PMO. You will own cost control, governance and performance reporting, shaping decisions and challenging senior stakeholders to drive value across the lifecycle.

You’ll lead a small team of Cost Managers, embed standard methods, and deliver clear insights on risks, trends and variances.

Qualifications

• Cost control, project controls and reporting are essential.
• Strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and NEC4 knowledge.
• Professional qualifications (APM/PMI) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme cost management including budgets, forecasts and performance tracking.
• Partner with Planning, Risk, Controls, and Project Managers for joined-up data.
• Drive cost control processes and financial reporting.
• Provide insights on risks, trends and variances against baseline.
• Lead and develop a small team of Cost Managers.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

Programme delivery

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree or equivalent

APM/PMI or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management across a programme of wastewater projects within the PMO. You will own cost control, governance and performance reporting, shaping decisions and challenging senior stakeholders to drive value across the lifecycle.

You’ll lead a small team of Cost Managers, embed standard methods, and deliver clear insights on risks, trends and variances.