CareerPlan

Associate Cost Manager - Infrastructure

London, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Managing cost, contracts, and commercial delivery for major infrastructure projects (rail, air, marine, utilities, highways) to ensure projects remain within budget and governance.

Role type

Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager

Builds

Infrastructure projects and programmes

Domain

Infrastructure (Rail, Air, Marine/Ports, Utilities, Highways)

Required skills

Cost management, Contract administration, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance analysis, Cash flow management, Change management, Team leadership, Value engineering, Final accounts negotiation

Preferred skills

MRICS, NEC3 contracts (Option C), Major programme experience, Infrastructure sector experience

Technologies

NEC3, SOX controls

Responsibilities

Establishing professional relationships with clients and colleagues, Administering contracts in accordance with project objectives, Providing accurate project cost monitoring and forecasting, Managing cost variance and contract cash flow, Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage delivery and KPIs, Managing contract change effectively, Driving improvements in forecast accuracy, Negotiating and agreeing final accounts, Leading people and commissions as needed

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC