Overview
As a Cost Manager, you will drive cost monitoring, forecasting and governance for power sector projects, collaborating with client and contractor teams to keep programmes on track. You will support delivery across distribution, transmission and renewables, contributing to value engineering and budget accuracy. This hybrid, client‑facing role offers progression opportunities within a forward‑thinking consultancy that serves major global clients. You will shape project economics and governance while working in a flexible, inclusive environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working environment
- Support for work-life balance
- Career development opportunities
- Inclusive workplace
Responsibilities
- Administering contracts aligned with project objectives
- Providing accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion within budget
- Monitoring cost variance and contract cash flow; ensuring timely applications
- Collaborating with client and contractor teams to deliver KPIs and objectives
- Managing contract change to maintain governance and best practice
- Driving improvements in forecast and budget accuracy
Key requirements
- Cost management experience in power sector (distribution, transmission, renewables)
- Experience with contract management and governance
- Ability to monitor, forecast and report costs and trends
- Stakeholder collaboration across client and contractor teams
- Knowledge of contract change management
- Experience with NEC3/Option C or NEC4 (preferred)
- Degree qualified in a relevant subject (preferred)
- Professional body membership or equivalent (preferred)
- Collaborative
- Proactive
- Communication
- Cost management
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Contract management (NEC3/NEC4)
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