Required Skills Cost Management Cost Manager Cost Performance Analysis Cost Control NEC IChemE Power-BI PRISM Ecosys Oracle Deltek Budgeting Forecasting Job Summary Our Client, a leading design, engineering & project management consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their team in the South West area (Bristol, Cardiff or Swindon). The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors, with a strong ambition to grow and advance within their Complex Infrastructure Business Unit. Experience - Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure. - An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g. RMM, NRM etc). - Strong network within the sectors. - Evidence of service innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional service delivery. - Proven technical skills to monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets. - Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify// cost efficient design solutions. - Collaborative behaviours and technical expertise to interface with wider project controls expertise including schedule logic and risk exposure. - Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the industry - Commercial quantity surveying and/or Finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC/FIDIC/IChemE). - Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques. - Major project/programmes work experience. - Proven track record to supervise projects for or on behalf of local or national Complex Infrastructure clients. - Proven track record of working in a consultancy environment, delivering exceptional projects, and managing teams. - Degree qualified in a construction or finance related field. Preferably with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar. Job Responsibilities Support their Cost Management capability including development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, Ecosys and other Cost Management related software. Engage their community of practice and support technical excellence, service innovation and development of their benchmarking capabilities. Support with delivering the strategy for the Cost Management Service including identifying continuous development. Deliver an exceptional cost management service for multiple stakeholders. Identify opportunities for strategic recruitment and associated investments by the business, linked to the Complex Infrastructure business strategy. Support with the Cost Management business development activity. Monitor and manage Cost Management activity and associated expenditure within your remit. Clear understanding of and competence in project commercial accountability. Have an up-to-date and developing knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work you do, and the law of the region or country in which you practice.