Description The Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project currently involves the planning, design and construction of circa 320km of new strategic, large diameter, clean water interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure across Anglian Water’s region. The SPA Alliance is also taking on responsibility for the future interconnector pipelines, a further 260km of strategic interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure. Accountable to the Lead QS for the commercial and cost management of a project or programme of projects from inception through to close out. To be the commercial conscious to the integrated delivery team, providing commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site delivery teams. Responsibility to ensure that operations are carried out to control costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety whilst also ensuring that maximum efficiencies are obtained and full compliance with the Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures is achieved. All to be done working as part of an integrated delivery team providing commercial challenge and recommending actions to achieve and create an environment of our performance. This role will be hybrid with a requirement of attendance 2/3 days per week in the Peterborough Office. LI-KP1 Responsibilities Accurate live forecasting taking into account the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure / cost breakdown structure. Actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations, reporting either weekly or otherwise as agreed with the Lead QS whilst observing Alliance governance. Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management of a project or group of projects as designated by the Project Commercial Manager. Assist the programme area estimating team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to Alliance Procurement system and Cost Base. Ensure there is 360 feedback and learning from actual costs updating the Estimators accordingly. Ensure that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, to satisfy Client & Partner organisation requirements. Working in collaboration with the Delivery Team to identify implement and monitor efficiency plans throughout the lifecycle of a project or programme of projects Ensuring that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available. Final accounts are prepared timely and accurately. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Extensive experience in managing costs Good Customer Service Skills Good leadership skills In depth knowledge of construction and safety Excellent communication skills Team Player Qualifications Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline OR demonstrable equivalent experience. Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree Full Membership or working towards RICS or CICES Full UK Driving Licence