Cost Manager (Infrastructure) – London
Recruiting at Cost Manager & Senior Cost Manager levels | Global Consultancy | Career-Defining Opportunity
Our client, a world-renowned consultancy operating across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, is seeking ambitious Cost Managers / Cost Consultants to join their expanding London Infrastructure division. With over 22,000 professionals across 60+ countries, this organisation is recognised globally for delivering complex, high-value programmes that shape communities and improve lives.
Whether you're an established Cost Manager or looking to step up into a more challenging role, this is a rare opportunity to join a business known for excellence, innovation, and long-term career development. The team is recruiting at all levels to support major UK infrastructure programmes.
Why Join?
Global Reputation Work for a consultancy trusted worldwide for its programme, project, and cost management expertise.
Career Progression Benefit from a structured development pathway with clear routes for advancement across grades and pay bands.
Flexible Working Enjoy a balanced working environment supported by a modern flexible working policy.
Inclusive Culture Join a collaborative, diverse team that values professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview
As a Cost Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the commercial and financial success of major infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to manage costs, monitor performance, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and delivery partners.
* Administer and manage contracts (NEC3/NEC4, Option C preferred) in line with project objectives.
* Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting through to project completion.
* Proactively manage cost variance, contract cash flow, and ensure timely, correct applications.
* Collaborate with project teams to support KPIs, programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
* Lead and manage contract change processes, ensuring governance and best practice are followed.
* Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and budget management.
* Offer sound commercial advice and support to stakeholders at all levels.
* Negotiate and agree final accounts.
* Lead commissions and support junior team members where required.
Skills & Experience
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative, best-for-project mindset.
* Experience in cost management within infrastructure, construction, or related sectors.
* Knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4),
* Experience in change control, valuation, estimating, procurement, pricing, and reporting.
* Understanding of risk management principles.
* Ability to identify efficiencies and drive improvements across the project lifecycle.
* Good technical understanding of construction industry processes, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
* Experience managing multiple commissions or workstreams.
Qualifications
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
* Working towards or holding a professional membership (RICS, ACostE, etc.) is advantageous.
Compensation & Benefits
* Highly competitive salary aligned with your expeirence
* Car allowance
* 5–7% pension contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme & virtual GP access
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Corporate gym membership
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