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Cost Manager

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Cost Manager (Infrastructure) – London. Recruiting at Cost Manager & Senior Cost Manager levels | Global Consultancy | Career‑Defining Opportunity. Our client, a world‑renowned consultancy operating across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, is seeking ambitious Cost Managers / Cost Consultants to join their expanding London Infrastructure division. With over 22,000 professionals across 60+ countries, this organisation is recognised globally for delivering complex, high‑value programmes that shape communities and improve lives. Whether you’re an established Cost Manager or looking to step up into a more challenging role, this is a rare opportunity to join a business known for excellence, innovation, and long‑term career development. The team is recruiting at all levels to support major UK infrastructure programmes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Build strong, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and delivery partners
  • Administer and manage contracts (NEC3/NEC4, Option C preferred) in line with project objectives
  • Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting through to project completion
  • Proactively manage cost variance, contract cash flow, and ensure timely, correct applications
  • Collaborate with project teams to support KPIs, programme performance, cost control, and value engineering
  • Lead and manage contract change processes, ensuring governance and best practice are followed
  • Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and budget management
  • Offer sound commercial advice and support to stakeholders at all levels
  • Negotiate and agree final accounts
  • Lead commissions and support junior team members where required

Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, best‑for‑project mindset
  • Experience in cost management within infrastructure, construction, or related sectors
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
  • Experience in change control, valuation, estimating, procurement, pricing, and reporting
  • Understanding of risk management principles
  • Ability to identify efficiencies and drive improvements across the project lifecycle
  • Good technical understanding of construction industry processes, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
  • Experience managing multiple commissions or workstreams
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • Working towards or holding a professional membership (RICS, ACostE, etc.) is advantageous
What we offer:
  • Car allowance
  • 5–7% pension contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme & virtual GP access
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Corporate gym membership

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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