Cooper Moss Rutland
Progressive independent consultancy delivering tailored project‑controls and advisory solutions across industries.
Cost Manager
Manage cost control, forecasting, and reporting for a major UK rail infrastructure program.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support the Cost Lead in driving integrated cost control practices across the Civil Works Programme. • Coach and guide team members within the Cost Discipline. • Collaborate with other Project Controls disciplines and support functions for aligned delivery. • Maintain accurate cost forecasts and actuals in EcoSys. • Oversee monthly cost reporting cycles, including ACWP, Earned Value Analysis, and EAC. • Ensure budget and forecast changes are accurately reflected. • Review and integrate estimates from Tier 1 contractors and suppliers. • Conduct cost performance analysis to identify risks and opportunities. • Implement earned value techniques across the programme. • Support optimisation of cost reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost control
- ▸ecosys
- ▸earned value
- ▸cost forecasting
- ▸monthly reporting
- ▸risk analysis
What You Bring
• Demonstrated leadership capability in cost or commercial functions. • Deep understanding of cost management methodologies and earned value analysis. • Strong grasp of engineering, procurement, and construction processes. • High‑level analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail. • Experience with cost management tools such as EcoSys. • Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks. • Commercially astute with excellent interpersonal skills. • Familiarity with scheduling (Primavera P6) and risk tools (ARM). • Experience on complex major infrastructure projects. • Ability to communicate financial insights to senior stakeholders. • Previous experience in the nuclear or regulated infrastructure sector. • Full right to work in the UK.
Requirements
- ▸leadership
- ▸ecosys
- ▸primavera
- ▸nec
- ▸cost management
- ▸nuclear
Benefits
• Opportunity for rapid professional development through a merit‑based system. • Transparent progression tracked via an in‑house capability matrix. • Rewarding culture that celebrates achievements and supports colleagues during challenges. • Three days office, two days hybrid work arrangement. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. • Comprehensive private healthcare including dental and optician cover. • Life assurance equal to four times salary. • Employer pension contribution of 4 %. • Company and personal performance‑based bonus. • Salary sacrifice scheme. • Long service leave. • Training and professional development opportunities. • Regular social events. • Access to Perkbox employee experience platform.
Work Environment
Hybrid