Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, allowing you to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location would be Thorpe Wood House in Peterborough. Central Services is a newly formed team at Anglian Water, dedicated to providing safe, professional, collaborative, and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support across the business. We play a vital role in helping the company achieve its strategic goals by offering a wide range of services—from electrical and statutory compliance, facilities and estate management, to engineering project delivery and technical support. Our portfolio also includes fleet and logistics management, plant services, and an in-house engineering workshop that champions continuous learning and development. Collaboration and high standards are at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and play a key role in supporting the financial and commercial performance of Capital Projects at Anglian Water. We are seeking a commercially focused Cost Manager to monitor and manage the performance of current and future programmes of work. This role involves working closely with key stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in line with Key Performance Measures, pricing schedules, and contractual obligations. You will contribute to financial planning, forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and support accurate, timely reporting. Additionally, you will prepare documentation for performance and commercial review meetings, ensuring robust commercial assurance around supplier payments and contract compliance. You will support the delivery of project parcels, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety standards, and contribute to the effective management of contract variations, asset data integrity, and supplier performance monitoring. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact team, helping to drive service excellence and commercial value across a diverse portfolio of capital works. Responsibilities include:
Commercial Management:
Support the preparation, management, and oversight of contracts and estimates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with NEC3 contract and other framework standards. Collaborate closely with delivery teams to track actual costs, produce forecasts, and analyze variances to drive efficiency. Financial Management:
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for capital and operational projects. Support accruals, work order closures, and ensure compliance with Purchase-to-Pay processes. Maintain accurate data in SAP and ensure timely supplier payments. Performance Monitoring:
Track and report on contractor and programme performance against KPIs. Attend site meetings to support output validation and ensure timely delivery. Contribute to audits and work closely with stakeholders to meet or exceed service delivery standards. Qualifications and Experience:
Proven experience in a commercial or contract management role, ideally within capital projects. Strong understanding of commercial contracts, including SLAs, pricing schedules, and NEC forms. Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Experience working with capital finance and governance procedures. High numeracy, financial awareness, and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes. Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders. Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI, M2i, and P2P processes. Relevant Health & Safety qualifications or awareness. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field, preferably working towards professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE). Understanding of water supply and recycling processes is advantageous. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of our commercial and delivery teams, shaping budget and supplier performance management across a dynamic project portfolio. You will gain hands-on experience with NEC contracts, SAP, and industry practices, collaborating with passionate professionals committed to sustainability and innovation. We support your development, recognize contributions, and offer a flexible, inclusive culture with clear progression pathways. Your work will make a tangible difference every day. Benefits include:
Private health care 26 days annual leave, increasing with service Flexible working Competitive pension scheme with double-matching contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and lifestyle
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