Senior Cost Manager

Description

Key duties include building sustainable relationships, supporting cost‑management software (Power‑BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, Ecosys), and fostering technical excellence through community of practice and benchmarking. The role also involves leading project delivery, providing client care, monitoring performance against targets, and contributing to strategic recruitment and business‑development activities.

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with internal teams and clients.
• Develop and use Cost Management tools such as Power‑BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, and Ecosys.
• Lead and mentor cost‑management teams, including Assistant Cost Managers.
• Deliver high‑quality cost services, quality assurance and client care across multiple projects.
• Support strategic planning, continuous improvement and recruitment for the Cost Management service.
• Contribute to business development, key account management and creation of leadership material.
• Oversee project commercial accountability, cost performance monitoring and risk mitigation.
• Provide technical guidance, challenge engineering teams, and integrate schedule and risk data.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a construction or finance‑related degree, preferably with chartered membership (RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE). Proven experience supervising complex infrastructure projects, delivering cost‑management services, and leading teams is essential. Technical expertise should cover cost and work‑breakdown structures, industry benchmarks, measurement methods, and performance measurement techniques such as Earned Value Management.

The position may require UK security clearance and adherence to equal‑opportunity policies, with family‑friendly and inclusive employment arrangements available. The company values diversity and aims to create a belonging environment for all staff.

• Hold a relevant degree and preferably chartered membership (RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE).
• Demonstrate extensive experience in complex infrastructure cost management, including Earned Value Management and standard contract knowledge.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a collaborative environment where talent is recognised equally and flexible, remote working is central to the culture. Employees can discuss reduced‑week arrangements, extra leave, and reasonable adjustments to support personal ambitions. Diversity of thought, skills and knowledge drives the company’s prestigious global construction projects.

AtkinsRéalis provides competitive salaries, a flexible holiday allowance, hybrid working and a wide range of health, wellbeing and financial benefits. Employees can access extensive training, professional development and a supportive inclusive culture that promotes work‑life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance