Cost Manager
Major Infrastructure Programme
£65,000 – £75,000 + benefits
London / Suffolk (Hybrid Working)
Conrad Consulting is proud to be partnering with a leading consultancy delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes. We are currently seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join our clients PMO team.
This is a high-profile opportunity for a cost management professional to play a key role in programme-level cost control, reporting and performance analysis within a complex, major project environment.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Cost Lead, the Cost Manager will support accurate and timely reporting of project performance against the approved baseline. You will be responsible for administering effective cost control processes and driving cost performance reporting across the programme, including earned value analysis.
The role involves close collaboration with project, commercial and finance teams to ensure robust cost data, accurate accruals and informed decision-making.
Hybrid working arrangement:
- 2 days per week in the (Suffolk) office / 3 days WFH (rotational)
- 2 days per week in the London office / 3 days WFH (rotational)
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Cost Lead with the implementation and maintenance of cost systems, procedures and templates
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of cost information from project teams, including EAC, ETC and actual costs
- Track actual costs against agreed cost control structures
- Support cost re‑baselining exercises, forecasts and budget updates
- Deliver earned value analysis, trend analysis and programme-level cost reporting
- Work closely with finance and commercial teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost performance
- Analyse change requests, ensuring costs are correctly coded and aligned to budgets
- Act as a point of contact for cost tool usage, providing user support and guidance where required
Key Stakeholders
- Project Managers
- Project Controls and Schedulers
- Change Control teams
- Reporting and PMO functions
About You
Essential:
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with membership of a relevant professional body
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capability
- Experience working within project controls on major or complex programmes
- Solid understanding of cost management, forecasting and earned value methodologies
- Hands-on experience with cost tools such as PRISM, EcoSys or Cobra
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Confident communicating cost and performance data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Desirable:
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction and industry-standard forms of contract
- Broader understanding of engineering and construction management gained through practical experience
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme, offering long-term career development, exposure to complex programme controls, and a collaborative delivery environment.
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.