The Construction Index Ltd
Cost Manager
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Salary: £45000 - £55000 per annum
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South West
Town/City: Bristol
Posted: 06/07/2026
Listed in: Quantity Surveyors
Reference: CM / 213_1783336933
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Cost Manager - UK Infrastructure (Transportation & Utilities)
Join a growing UK Infrastructure team delivering some of the country's most significant and complex programmes across highways, rail, utilities, and transportation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping major projects that directly impact communities and the future of UK infrastructure.
As a Cost Manager, you will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with leading clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive successful commercial outcomes. You will be trusted to take ownership of cost control, forecasting, and contract management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and to the highest standards.
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This role offers the chance to work across multiple sectors within infrastructure, giving you exposure to highways, rail, utilities, and transportation projects, while continuously developing your expertise and broadening your experience.
You will be responsible for:
- Administering NEC3 contracts (Options A, C, and E)
- Managing change control
- Handling compensation events
- Conducting valuations
- Preparing final accounts
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You will proactively monitor cost performance, manage risk, and support procurement and value engineering activities to drive efficiency and commercial success.
You will also play a key role in:
- Improving forecasting accuracy
- Strengthening cost reporting
- Ensuring robust financial control across projects
Additionally, you will contribute to a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
This is a dynamic and varied role offering genuine career development, exposure to major infrastructure programmes, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the delivery of UK infrastructure.
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