Associate Cost Manager -Water/Utilities
Core
Managing project costs, contracts, and commercial performance for major infrastructure programs.
Role type
Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager
Builds
Infrastructure projects (Rail, air, marine/ports, utilities, highways)
Domain
Infrastructure / Construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Cost management, contract administration, cost forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow management, change management, final accounts negotiation, team leadership
Preferred skills
MRICS, NEC3 contracts (Option C – Target Cost), major programme experience, infrastructure sector experience
Technologies
NEC3
Responsibilities
Establish professional relationships with clients and stakeholders; administer contracts per project objectives; monitor project costs and forecast to budget; manage cost variance and contract cash flow; collaborate on delivery, KPIs, and value engineering; manage contract changes and governance; drive forecast accuracy; negotiate final accounts; lead teams as needed.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC