Senior Cost Manager

About the Role

• Support the Cost Lead in driving integrated cost control across the 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 all changes are reflected accurately within budgets and forecasts. • Review and integrate estimates from Tier 1 contractors and suppliers. • Conduct cost performance analysis to identify risk or opportunity. • Implement earned value techniques across the programme. • Support development and optimisation of cost reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸ecosys forecasting
• ▸earned value
• ▸budget updates
• ▸estimate review
• ▸cost analysis

What You Bring

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to submit a CV for consideration; CMR is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • Transparent capability matrix to track growth and highlight development areas. • Ability to make a significant impact within a small, dynamic team. • 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 meticulous 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 tools (Primavera P6) and risk tools (ARM). • Experience working on complex major infrastructure projects. • Ability to communicate and present financial insights to senior stakeholders. • Previous experience in the rail or broader infrastructure sector. • Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Accounting or related discipline (or equivalent experience). • Chartered or equivalent professional status preferred. • Proven track record in cost management within a major project environment. • Full right to work in the UK.

Requirements

• ▸ecosys
• ▸primavera p6
• ▸arm
• ▸nec/fidic
• ▸chartered
• ▸engineering degree

Benefits

The Senior Cost Manager role (123CMR) is a full‑time position based on a three‑days‑in‑office, two‑days‑hybrid schedule, with an immediate start and a competitive salary. The successful candidate will join an award‑winning team delivering one of the most complex, high‑profile infrastructure programmes in the UK. • Opportunity for rapid professional development through a merit‑based progression system. • Supportive culture that celebrates successes and helps each other during challenges. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. • Comprehensive private healthcare including dental and optician. • Life assurance at four times salary. • Employer pension contribution of 4 %. • Company and personal performance‑based bonus. • Salary sacrifice scheme and long service leave. • Ongoing training and professional development. • Regular social events and Perkbox employee experience platform. • Hybrid work pattern: three days in office, two days remote.

Work Environment

Hybrid