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Associate Cost Manager

Birmingham, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead successful delivery of complex cost management commissions for clients in infrastructure sectors, acting as a trusted advisor and managing project teams.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (infrastructure)

Builds

Cost plans, estimates, procurement strategies, tender documentation, and post-contract commercial management services.

Domain

Construction and infrastructure

Required skills

cost management, procurement strategy, tender evaluation, contract administration, risk identification, mentoring, business development, data analytics

Preferred skills

MRICS or MCIOB accreditation, experience in Water/Utilities/Rail/Energy/Transportation sectors, knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Technologies

NEC3, NEC4, digital tools, data analytics

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver cost management commissions; act as day-to-day client lead; manage projects from feasibility to final account; prepare and review cost plans and tender documentation; manage procurement and tendering activities; provide post-contract commercial management services; identify commercial risks and opportunities; produce high-quality reports and client deliverables; manage and mentor junior Cost Managers; contribute to business development; support adoption of digital tools and data analytics.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC