CMR
construction
SeniorCostManager
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“Senior Cost Manager at CMR. Skills: cost performance monitoring, cost analysis, trend analysis, EV analysis, cost information collation, cost management policy and procedures, contract change management, governance, best practice, forecasts, budgets, assurance, review of Contractor Cost submissions, project controls, Earned Value Methodologies, Cost engineering, forecasting, PRISM, EcoSys, Cobra. Drive the cost performance monitoring and reporting for the Programme including trend and EV analysi”
What You'll Achieve.
driving value; ensuring commercial rigour; supporting delivery at scale; Drive the cost performance monitoring and reporting for the Programme; Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets
Industry & Context.
Experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems
Full right to work in the UK
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers/managers, Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data, Experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems, understanding/ working knowledge of Earned Value Methodologies, Experienced in working within Project Controls in a Major Programme environment, understanding/ working knowledge of Cost engineering/ forecasting tools (such as PRISM/ EcoSys/ Cobra), Full right to work in the UK
Nice to Have
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, forms of contracts and construction generally, Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialised instruction or practical experience, Knowledge of risk / schedule functions and understanding of interface with cost, Educated to professional standard and membership of an appropriate body and to degree level or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Drive the cost performance monitoring and reporting for the Programme including trend and EV analysis associated with key commitments and expenditures
Have responsibility for the collation and analysis of Programme Cost Information in accordance with the Cost Management Policy and Procedures
Managing contract change effectively
ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice
Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets
Assurance and review of Contractor Cost submissions
with the ability to challenge information where required to ensure realistic project updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers/managers
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers/managers
Process & Methodology
Project Controls, Major Programme environment, governance, best practice
Full Job Description
🌟 Position: Senior Cost Manager London/Suffolk 📍 Location: Hybrid with 2-3 office days alternating between London and Suffolk 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join a dynamic, award-winning team. Our client is delivering one of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today. Backed by UK Government and key industry stakeholders, the organisation is entering a pivotal phase of development: securing funding, finalising strategic partnerships across the supply chain, and progressing the regulatory and commercial frameworks required to move into full-scale construction. As a Senior Cost Manager, you’ll play a key role within a nationally significant infrastructure programme that will shape the UK’s long-term energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark project from the inside out—driving value, ensuring commercial rigour, and supporting delivery at scale within a highly regulated, technically complex environment. About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? · At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. · If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. · We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. · Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the
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