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Cost Manager
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Cost Manager – Major Water Infrastructure Programme
Location: Tamworth (Hybrid – 4 days on site)
Salary: £60,000–£80,000 + Benefits
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure consultancy who are looking to appoint a Cost Manager to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure programme in the Midlands. Our client is a specialist programme delivery and advisory consultancy. They deliver strategic PMO, planning and controls, and digital transformation services, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value programmes.
This is an opportunity to join a business that works across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, embedding experienced professionals into client teams to provide commercial, project controls and programme management expertise. With a strong pipeline of long-term work and continued growth, they offer stability, career progression and exposure to complex capital programmes.
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The Role
Working closely with the client and project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for providing commercial and cost management support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered within budget, managing costs, identifying commercial risks and supporting commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost planning, reporting and forecasting.
- Managing project budgets and cashflow.
- Administering change control and compensation events.
- Supporting NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.
- Monitoring commercial performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
- Producing regular commercial reports and forecasts.
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
- Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
- Infrastructure experience is essential, with water sector experience beneficial but not essential.
- Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
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What's on Offer
- £60,000–£80,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days on site).
- Long-term programme with excellent project continuity.
- Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy.
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure programme alongside an experienced delivery team.
If you're looking for a role offering long-term project exposure, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your career within major infrastructure, Please get in touch on: 0151 666 8960/ jackm@scantec.co.uk
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