A leading engineering and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join their Cost Management team in London or Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding team delivering complex infrastructure and energy programmes, working across a diverse portfolio of major projects while contributing to business growth and technical excellence. Responsibilities for Senior Cost Manager: * Deliver technical cost management services across complex infrastructure and energy projects * Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and internal stakeholders * Monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets using EVM and similar techniques * Develop and apply Cost and Work Breakdown Structures and methods of measurement including NRM and RMM * Support and manage teams on project and technical delivery * Contribute to business development activity and key account management * Mentor and develop junior cost management staff * Support the development and use of cost management software including Power BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, and Ecosys * Engage with wider project controls expertise including schedule logic and risk exposure * Contribute to service innovation, benchmarking capabilities, and technical excellence Essential Requirements for Senior Cost Manager: * Degree qualified in a construction or finance related field * RICS, ICE, AACE, CaSA or equivalent professional qualification preferred * Proven experience in cost management across major infrastructure or energy projects * Strong knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract including NEC, FIDIC, and IChemE * Technical ability in Earned Value Management and cost performance monitoring * Experience working in a consultancy environment delivering complex programmes * Good network within the energy and/or infrastructure sectors * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Ambition for innovation and growth within a complex projects environment Desirable: * Experience with Power BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, or Ecosys * Major programme experience across energy, transport, water, or aviation sectors
Senior Cost Manager in Birmingham employer: Talent Link
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