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Salary: £55000 - £70000 per annum
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - West Midlands
Town/City: Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted: 13/07/2026
Reference: BBBH5250_1783955929
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Senior Cost Manager - Infrastructure & Build (Consultancy)
Birmingham | Permanent | Full-time | Salary up to £70k
I'm working with an expanding construction consultancy that's looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Cost Manager to join their team in Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an independent, fast-growing consultancy founded by professionals who wanted to move away from the rigidity of large corporate firms and build something with a genuine people-first culture. With strong leadership, an excellent social environment and a healthy pipeline of exciting projects, this is an ideal next step for an experienced Cost Manager looking to take on greater responsibility and progress their career.
Working across a diverse portfolio of projects including infrastructure, healthcare, education, regeneration and the public sector, you'll enjoy plenty of variety with no two projects being the same.
Sounds interesting? Apply today!
The Role
This role offers genuine responsibility, autonomy and client exposure, with the support of an experienced leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Cost Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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- Leading the cost management of infrastructure and build projects from feasibility through to final account.
- Preparing cost plans, estimates, budgets and cash flow forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing procurement strategies, tender documentation, tender evaluations and contract recommendations.
- Providing accurate cost reporting, forecasting and financial advice to clients and project teams.
- Administering contracts, managing change control, valuations and final accounts.
- Identifying, monitoring and mitigating project cost risks and opportunities.
- Working closely with project managers, designers, contractors and other consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
- Mentoring and supporting junior Cost Managers as the team continues to grow.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
- Proven experience in a Cost Management or Quantity Surveying role within a consultancy environment.
- Strong pre and post-contract experience across infrastructure projects (build experience highly desirable).
- Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts (JCT experience would also be advantageous).
- Working towards or already achieved Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent).
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with a genuine desire to contribute to a growing consultancy.
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What's On Offer
- Private healthcare.
- Pension contribution.
- Paid professional subscriptions and full chartership support.
- Parking provided and travel expenses covered for local office and site travel.
- Electric car scheme.
- Long-term progression within a growing Cost Management team. -...and much more!
If you're ready for your next challenge and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Georgie Marden.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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