Cost Manager

Position

Position: 168CMR: Cost Manager

Location

Location: 2 Days Bristol Office / 3 days hybrid

Details

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join our dynamic award winning team. Our client is delivering one of the most complex and high‑profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today. This major nuclear infrastructure programme is entering a critical phase of delivery, supporting the development and construction of one of the UK’s most significant energy projects.

As a Cost Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting robust cost management across a technically complex and highly regulated environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme, driving value, ensuring commercial rigour, and supporting the successful delivery of a landmark infrastructure project. Nuclear sector experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About us

CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work).

Our Purpose

Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition

Re‑imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What’s in it for you?

• At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.
• If you demonstrate the capability, our merit‑based system will enable you to develop fast.
• We use our in‑house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas.
• Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.
• We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Support the Cost Lead in driving integrated cost control practices across the programme.

Collaborate with other Project Controls disciplines and support functions to ensure aligned project delivery.

Work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and delivery teams to ensure consistent cost management practices.

Cost Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate cost forecasts and actuals within the financial control system (EcoSys).

Support monthly cost reporting cycles including Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), Earned Value Analysis, and Estimates at Completion (EAC).

Ensure all changes are reflected accurately within budgets and forecasts.

Review and integrate estimates from Tier 1 contractors and suppliers.

Analysis & Insight

Conduct cost performance analysis and identify areas of risk or opportunity.

Ensure earned value techniques are correctly implemented across the programme.

Support the development and optimisation of cost reporting systems.

Essential requirements

• 5+ years’ experience within a cost management, commercial, or project controls environment.
• Strong understanding of cost management methodologies and earned value analysis.
• Experience working within engineering, procurement, and construction project environments.
• High‑level analytical and numerical ability with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with cost management tools such as EcoSys or similar systems.
• Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks.
• Commercially astute with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Experience working on major infrastructure or highly regulated programmes.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or risk tools such as ARM.
• Previous experience in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Accounting or related discipline (or equivalent project experience).
• Chartered or working towards chartered status preferred.
• Proven track record in cost management within a complex project environment.

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” – a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

Requirements and Location

• Full right to work in the UK
• 2 Days per week in the Bristol office

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employers’ contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance‑based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox – employee experience platform

Next Steps

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident, Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

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