At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and drive successful outcomes on major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a leading UK Infrastructure team shaping the future of transportation and utilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and exposure to significant projects.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your expertise in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in cost management and contract administration is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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.
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, compensation events, valuations, and final accounts. 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, and ensuring robust financial control across projects, while contributing 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.
Cost Manager in Bristol employer: The Construction Index Ltd
The Construction Index Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. Join us to lead impactful infrastructure projects while enjoying competitive benefits and being part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in planning and environmental management.
Contact Details:
The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team
