Building a sustainable tomorrow KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Irelands infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and is seeking a Cost Manager. As Cost Manager, you will beresponsible for managing and controlling project costs to ensure that the project is delivered within the agreed budget while meeting quality and time requirements. Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. Making Possible In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Cost Estimation & Budgeting Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and develop realistic budgets based on project scope Financial Analysis & Reporting Skilled in analyzing cost data, forecasting expenses, and generating clear financial reports for stakeholders Contract Management Understanding of contract types, terms, and how to manage payments, variations, and claims Procurement Knowledge Familiarity with procurement processes and negotiation skills to obtain best value for materials and services Risk Management Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cost-related risks throughout the project lifecycle Attention to Detail Careful review of costs, invoices, and change orders to avoid errors and ensure accuracy Communication & Negotiation Clear and effective communication with clients, contractors, suppliers, and team members; ability to negotiate costs and resolve disputes Project Management Understanding project timelines, deliverables, and integration of cost management within overall project controls Industry Knowledge Strong grasp of the specific industry (construction, engineering) including materials, methods, and regulations What do you bring to the role? Strong knowledge of cost management and financial principles Experience with budgeting, estimating, and cost control software Analytical and numerical skills Attention to detail Good communication and negotiation skills Understanding of construction methods, materials, and contracts (for construction projects) Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong Excel Skills (Essential): Macros/VBA Pivot Tables & advanced data analysis Lookup and logical functions (e.g, INDEX MATCH, XLOOKUP, nested IFs) Power Query / data modelling Dashboard Creation