Cost Manager

Do you have experience in cost management, cost control and forecasting on major programmes, infrastructure, engineering or construction projects? Have you used cost management tools such as PRISM, EcoSys, Cobra, or similar systems, alongside advanced Excel reporting and analysis? Would you like to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes while developing your career with a global engineering and project delivery organisation?

The Opportunity

Joining an established Project Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in providing accurate cost performance information, supporting effective decision making and ensuring project delivery remains aligned with approved budgets and forecasts.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work within a collaborative Project Controls environment, benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, receive support for professional development, and contribute to a project that will have long term national impact.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of cost management processes, systems and reporting tools
• Monitor and analyse project cost performance using established project controls methodologies
• Support project teams with forecasting activities, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC)
• Track actual project costs against approved budgets and cost breakdown structures
• Assist with budget updates, cost-re-based exercises and forecasting cycles
• Review and analyse change requests to ensure accurate cost allocation and budget alignment
• Work closely with Commercial and Finance teams to support accrual reporting and cost assurance activities
• Produce accurate cost reports and performance information for project stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance to users of cost management systems and tools
• Contribute to earned value analysis and performance reporting activities