Check Estimate and Deep Dive Trend Lead

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 office days alternating between London and Suffolk.

Type: Full-time. Start Date: Immediate. Salary: Competitive.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Check Estimate and Deep Dive Trend Lead to join a dynamic, award-winning team. This role will support one of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today, providing structured cost assurance, estimate review and trend analysis across a highly regulated, technically complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and assurance of check estimates across the Programme, ensuring cost information is robust, evidence-based and aligned to agreed governance requirements.
• Undertake deep dive trend analysis to identify cost movements, emerging issues, risks and opportunities across key areas of programme delivery.
• Support the collation, interpretation and challenge of cost and estimate information in accordance with Cost Management Policy and Procedures.
• Work closely with project controls, commercial and delivery teams to provide clear insight on estimate variance, trend drivers and cost performance.
• Provide assurance and review of Contractor Cost submissions, with the ability to challenge information where required to support realistic project updates and informed decision making.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to communicate estimate, cost and trend information clearly to peers/managers.
• Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data.
• Experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems.
• Strong understanding/working knowledge of cost estimating, cost assurance and trend analysis.
• Experienced in working within Project Controls in a Major Programme environment.
• Strong understanding/working knowledge of Cost engineering/forecasting tools (such as PRISM/ EcoSys/ Cobra).

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, forms of contracts and construction generally.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialised instruction or practical experience.
• Knowledge of risk / schedule functions and understanding of interface with cost.
• Educated to professional standard and membership of an appropriate body and to degree level or equivalent.

Requirements and Location

Full right to work in the UK. Hybrid with 2-3 office days alternating between London and Suffolk.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension: employer's contribution of 4%.
• Company and personal performance-based bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Long Service Leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Regular social events.
• Perkbox – employee experience platform.

Next Steps

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.