Senior Cost Manager
Core
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor managing costs, contracts, and commercial delivery for large civil engineering infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Infrastructure projects (rail, water, aviation)
Domain
Civil engineering infrastructure
Required skills
contract administration, cost planning, procurement, contract formation, post contract cost control, value management/engineering, risk management, final accounts negotiation, NEC contract forms, Microsoft Excel, contract administration software
Preferred skills
experience in rail, water, or aviation sectors, chartered status (RICS or SCSI), strategic thinking, senior-level influence
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, contract administration software
Responsibilities
Establishing professional relationships with clients and project parties, administering contracts, monitoring project costs and forecasting, managing cost variance and cash flow, collaborating on project deliverables and KPIs, managing contract changes, driving forecast accuracy, negotiating final accounts, leading commissions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC