Robert Half has partnered with a project delivery and infrastructure business to recruit for a Senior Cost Specialist. This is a senior-level opportunity supporting complex, high-value programmes, offering hybrid working based in Bridgwater and strong long-term progression.
The Role:
Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of budgeting, cost control, financial governance and change management across major projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines, WBS, CBS and Control Account Plans
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control across the full project lifecycle
* Manage cost risk, contingency and financial change control
* Deliver earned value reporting (EVM), variance analysis and performance insights
* Oversee accruals, commitments, EACs and outturn forecasting
* Align cost management with schedule, contract and commercial frameworks
* Manage client payment applications and financial reporting
Experience Required
* Extensive experience in cost engineering, project controls or quantity surveying within complex environments
* Advanced knowledge of budgeting & cost control and Earned Value Management
* Strong understanding of contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT)
* Experience in risk quantification and cost modelling
* Full project lifecycle exposure (bid through to close-out)
* Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable
Qualifications
* HNC (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying
* ECITB Level 5 Diploma in Cost Engineering (or equivalent)
* Professional membership (e.g. APM, ACostE, RICS) preferred
* Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management advantageous
Package
* £85,000 – £106,000 base salary
* £5,900 car allowance
* Bonus up to 20%
* Hybrid working (Bridgwater-based)